Industry News
Genesys raises $808m in new funding round
Fast-growing customer experience orchestration company Genesys has raised US$580 million in funding at a valuation of US$21 billion. [ + ]
Air purification technology for COVID-safe schools
Healthy building technology is being rolled out across Australian schools to help create safer learning environments. [ + ]
Smart buildings targeted in cyber attacks
KNX National Group has provided smart building operators with a list of suggestions for securing the buildings against an intensifying wave of cyber attacks. [ + ]
Amazon Alexa Australia, TalkVia partner for Make-A-Wish app
Make-A-Wish Australia has developed a new voice app, in collaboration with Amazon Alexa Australia and TalkVia, to help users learn more about Make-A-Wish. [ + ]
Onsite teaching resumes after strike
Schools in NSW have resumed onsite teaching and learning following strike action by teachers. [ + ]
Startup introduces 'degree-free' hiring
New kid on the block ClickUp has announced it will remove the need for formal qualifications, including degrees, from its recruitment process. [ + ]
NBN upload speeds lagging maximum
While NBN download speeds have improved since before the COVID-19 pandemic, upload speeds are falling behind advertised maximum plan speeds. [ + ]
SOTI launches diagnostic tool for mobiles
Enterprise mobility solutions provider SOTI has launched a new platform allowing organisations to diagnose and even prevent mobile device faults. [ + ]
MATLAB course available for students
MathWorks and online learning platform edX have announced the availability of MATLAB Essentials. [ + ]
Empired launches cybersecurity user score solution
The new Empired User Score will provide businesses using Microsoft Teams real-time information on each employee's cybersecurity posture. [ + ]
Increasing Indigenous Australian representation in tech
Revolent Group has announced a collaboration that aims to increase representation of Indigenous Australians in the technology industry. [ + ]
eftpos using AI to fight online shopping fraud
eftpos has launched a new AI-driven counter-fraud capability as part of the $100m digital upgrade to Australia's sovereign debit payments system. [ + ]
Centre for Digital Wellbeing welcomes social media inquiry
The Centre for Digital Wellbeing has welcomed the parliamentary inquiry into how social media is influencing online safety and social cohesion. [ + ]
1bill launches app to help Aussies manage and pay bills
1bill Holdings has launched an Android and iPhone app, 1bill, that will help Australians take control of household bill management and ease bill shock. [ + ]
New learning facilities open in three schools
The official opening of new learning facilities has been celebrated at three Brisbane schools. [ + ]
