Industry News
Digital Realty achieves 4.5-star NABERS Energy rating
Data centre provider Digital Realty has achieved a 4.5-star NABERS Energy rating for its Sydney Erskine Park data centre infrastructure. [ + ]
JESI launches COVID-safe commute plan for miners
JESI has joined forces with Microsoft Australia and METS to launch a COVID-safe commute plan for the resources sector. [ + ]
Fires prompt reminder to ditch faulty chargers
Recent fires sparked by charging devices have prompted Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) to urge consumers to replace faulty items. [ + ]
Uninterrupted learning with nbn Enterprise Ethernet
To ensure that student learning remains uninterrupted, Vertel has installed nbn Enterprise Ethernet services for the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong. [ + ]
Free digital skills training offered to Afghan refugees
A new plan to provide digital skills training to Afghan refugees is designed to help those who helped Australia. [ + ]
Global technology sector deals totalled $356.3 billion in Q2 2021
Discovery's $43 billion acquisition deal with Warner Media was the technology sector's biggest deal of the quarter, as deals worth $356.3 billion were announced globally. [ + ]
Swyftx launches crypto trading platform in NZ
Cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has launched a New Zealand version of its trading platform, giving local investors access to a wider range of digital coins. [ + ]
Smartwatch keeps kids connected
Virgin Mobile has announced the addition of Spacetalk Adventurer to its portfolio, with the smartwatch designed for children aged 5–12. [ + ]
Using card-linking tech could encourage customer loyalty
Australian businesses are urged to improve customer experience and encourage customer loyalty through card-linked loyalty programs. [ + ]
Google Cloud forms alliance with C3 AI
Google and C3 AI have announced a partnership aimed at delivering AI software to enterprises in multiple industries over Google Cloud. [ + ]
Australia needs a single vaccine passport system
TrustGrid's David Palmer has urged the federal government to implement a single, secure vaccine certification system that can be trusted by all Australians. [ + ]
Databricks closes $2.19bn funding round
Emerging data and AI company Databricks has raised US$1.6bn to help accelerate the development and adoption of its Databricks Lakehouse platform. [ + ]
One-third of major retailers say pandemic impact permanent
New research suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a permanent consumer shift to digital and online retail channels. [ + ]
NFT market will see "massive increase" in volume
The non-fungible token (NFT) market will see a massive increase in trading volume over the next 12 months, according to deVere's CEO. [ + ]
ICT spending stable in Aus, NZ despite pandemic
Data from IDC has revealed that A/NZ businesses are continuing to invest in ICT, driven by government stimulus and digital transformation. [ + ]
