Industry News
Join a free virtual conference for educators
The Blackboard Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) 2021 will be held on 18–19 August. [ + ]
61% of businesses have adopted AI in ITSM
Around 61% of IT managers report that their organisation has adopted AI within their IT service management and IT operational management capabilities. [ + ]
Primary schools to receive dedicated Curriculum AP
Under the NSW Government's plan to lift student results, hundreds of literacy and numeracy experts will be joining public schools around the state. [ + ]
Biza.io calls for consistency in CDR security
Australian Consumer Data Right vendor Biza.io has urged the government to ensure new participants in the scheme are subject to stringent security requirements. [ + ]
Aussie fintech boosts analytics capabilities with Snowflake
Data cloud company Snowflake has been selected by mx51 to support its analytics and customer services activities. [ + ]
Data#3 renews Microsoft certifications, advanced specialisations
Data#3 has successfully renewed its Microsoft Azure MSP certification and attained the Windows Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialisation. [ + ]
School develops VR tour for prospective students
A Sydney high school has found an innovative way to attract new student enrolments. [ + ]
New CISOs: how to achieve success in your first 100 days
Gartner has developed a roadmap, comprising five phases over 100 days, to help CISOs succeed in their new role. [ + ]
Science under the microscope: online event series
One of Australia’s largest online science events is being held from 13 August – 13 September. [ + ]
Aussie Broadband taps Telstra Wholesale for extra backhaul coverage
Aussie Broadband has signed a five-year deal with Telstra Wholesale to upgrade its network capacity. [ + ]
Education key to solving climate change
An international group of researchers has identified education as a cornerstone in helping future generations respond to climate change. [ + ]
Cisco named best place to work
Cisco has secured the top spot on Great Place to Work's 2021 Best Workplaces List in the over-1000-employees category for large organisations. [ + ]
NortonLifeLock and Avast to merge
NortonLifeLock, a consumer cyber safety provider, and Avast, a digital security and privacy company, have announced plans to merge. [ + ]
Global 5G market forecast to hit 3.2bn connections by 2026
A new study has predicted that global 5G connections will reach 3.2 billion by 2026, due to network orchestration tools maximising monetisation. [ + ]
Calls for teachers to be vaccinated
All school staff should have access to the COVID-19 vaccine before a return to face-to-face teaching, according to the Independent Education Union. [ + ]
