Industry News
Energy suppliers look to digitalisation for net zero
Australian energy suppliers are leading the world in terms of the adoption of digital transformation to help pursue net zero targets, a new survey suggests. [ + ]
Higher psychological distress for home-schooling parents
Significantly higher levels of psychological distress were experienced by parents who home-schooled children during the COVID-19 lockdowns. [ + ]
Research commercialisation fund welcomed
Science & Technology Australia (STA) has welcomed the $2.2bn research commercialisation fund announced by the Prime Minister this week. [ + ]
Parents won't follow school RAT testing guidelines
About one-third of parents don't plan to follow government guidelines regarding rapid antigen testing, new research suggests. [ + ]
Fast food takes to the skies
Wing Australia has partnered with QSR brand Roll'd Vietnamese to introduce food delivery to homes and workplaces via drone. [ + ]
Teacher pay rise of 2.04% 'not enough'
The IEU has said that the pay increase of 2.04% offered by Catholic Employment Relations is not good enough. [ + ]
Twilio and Teleperformance announce global partnership
Twilio and Teleperformance have announced a global partnership to deliver the next generation of cloud contact centre solutions. [ + ]
Emissions to guide cloud buying decisions by 2025
Gartner expects carbon emissions to become a top three criterion driving hyperscaler cloud purchase decisions by 2025. [ + ]
Schoolchildren connected with scientists at Dubai expo
The World Expo in Dubai will this year focus on the theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. [ + ]
Canon acquires WA IT service provider Satalyst
Canon Business Services ANZ has acquired WA's Satalyst as it seeks to expand its presence in its focus areas of security, cloud and automation. [ + ]
RMIT Online aims to train hybrid designers
RMIT Online has teamed up with Canva and other partners to develop the material for a series of courses aimed at meeting employer demand for hybrid designers. [ + ]
Infosys and Tennis Australia collaborate
Infosys has announced a collaboration with Tennis Australia (TA) to drive new digital learning and accessibility initiatives. [ + ]
Urgent call to reform Privacy Act: CHOICE
A new survey from CHOICE has found Australians must typically consent to an average of 116 privacy policies at any one time, amounting to a hefty 467,000 words. [ + ]
Positively transitioning back to school after COVID
Tips for students transitioning back to school have been provided by Triple P Positive Parenting experts. [ + ]
Australia Post Education Hub connects kids
A new education hub launched by Australia Post is encouraging teachers to get their students involved in its Pen Pal Club. [ + ]
