Industry News
Telstra delivers private 5G to AgriFood Connect in world first
Telstra and Ericsson have completed the world's first live deployment of Ericsson Private 5G network technology in regional Australia. [ + ]
Darktrace secures extended airline contract
Darktrace has announced that a major airline will continue to use the company's cybersecurty AI technologies to safeguard against escalating cyber threats. [ + ]
Merged McAfee Enterprise and FireEye rebrand as Trellix
The combined company has taken the name Trellix to reflect its focus on providing a foundation for 'living security'. [ + ]
IT students help train custodial staff using VR
A student virtual reality project will be implemented by Youth Justice NSW, helping to train and upskill custodial staff. [ + ]
Gen Z uninformed about digital careers: study
Nearly half of Generation Z are not well informed about digital career pathways, according to new research. [ + ]
ACCC appeals $1m penalty against Employsure
The ACCC is appealing the $1m penalty ordered by the Federal Court against Employsure over misleading Google ads, on the grounds the penalty is too low. [ + ]
Engenco adopts SugarCRM's AI-driven platform
Engineering services company Engenco has adopted SugarCRM as its first CRM platform. [ + ]
Contact centres using AI in harmony with humans
Far from fears of automation making jobs obsolete, contact centre organisations are using AI to empower their human agents and create new job opportunities. [ + ]
Teachers too time poor for research: study
Australian educators do not have adequate time to access research to help them improve their skills. [ + ]
Equinix expands Network Edge to Melbourne
Equinix has launched its Network Edge virtual network function services ecosystem to Melbourne, following its launch in Sydney in late 2019. [ + ]
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has announced plans to acquire game developer and interactive content publisher Activision Blizzard (AB). [ + ]
Bringing retired teachers back 'unworkable': IEU
Calls by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet to rely on retired teachers and fast-tracked professional accreditation have been rejected by the IEU. [ + ]
Pexip selects Equinix to support rapid growth
Videoconferencing and collaboration solutions provider Pexip has deployed globally in Equinix International Business Exchange (IBX) data centres. [ + ]
New platform addresses specific cyber threats
CyberRes has launched 'Galaxy', an 'immersive cyberthreat experience' that the company says improves cyber resilience. [ + ]
Melbourne drone light display soars after safety checks
A light show featuring more than 380 drones flying in formation over Melbourne's Docklands was given the go-ahead after detailed safety checks by CASA. [ + ]
