Industry News
Digital tools to teach history
From ABC Education, the Days in Conflict series of six interactive documentaries tells the story of Australia's wartime record in WWI. [ + ]
New-generation cloud filter designed for schools
Provision of a safe online environment is a top priority for schools, educators, admins and parents. [ + ]
Australians praise teachers for efforts during COVID-19 lockdowns
Australians have a greater appreciation for teachers after a school year interrupted by lockdowns and a transition to online learning. [ + ]
ABC Education calls for teacher input
Take part in the 2021 Teachers' Survey and have your say on ABC Education content. [ + ]
Aussie ad tech company Cartelux appoints CFO
Ad tech company Cartelux has appointed Geoff Reilly as Chief Financial Officer, to guide the company through its current phase of rapid expansion. [ + ]
Nelnet International partners with education sector leaders
Education and commerce platform provider Nelnet International has announced the launch of the Nelnet Education Leaders Forums in Indonesia. [ + ]
Australian IT spending pegged to grow 4.1% in 2021
Gartner expects total Australian technology spending to rebound from a 1.1% decline in 2020 to a 4.1% growth this year. [ + ]
Banking and finance have best security culture
New research from Knowbe4 indicates that the banking and financial services industries are closest to achieving a good security culture. [ + ]
Rugged computing solution provider seeks Aus, NZ partners
Getac, a rugged computing solution provider, is seeking new partners in Australia and New Zealand in order to extend its engagement with customers in the region. [ + ]
UK tech scale-ups set sights on Australia
An initial 11 UK tech scale-ups will take part in a UK Government-sponsored program designed to help companies expand into Australia. [ + ]
Optus achieves 10 Gbps aggregated throughput in Brisbane
Optus has achieved 10 Gbps aggregated throughput, using Nokia networking equipment, at a live 5G site in Strathpine, Brisbane. [ + ]
Tackling the STEM robotics curriculum
Oxford Economics says the Australian region will be changed by robotics in the near future, so one Melbourne junior school is getting a jump on the curriculum. [ + ]
Smart storage: why STaaS is the way forward for organisations
Subscription-based storage as a service provides a data storage platform that can accommodate different data types and service levels for a range of organisations. [ + ]
SA Dept for Education launches Teach podcast
Teach is a new podcast featuring open discussion on the trials and triumphs of life as an educator in South Australia. [ + ]
2021 Women in AI Award recipients announced
The recipients of the inaugural Australian and New Zealand Women in AI Awards have been revealed, celebrating the brightest women across the ANZ AI community. [ + ]