Industry News
Cloud security vendor Lacework expands into ANZ region
Lacework has expanded into the Australian and New Zealand market, having hired 23 people locally and appointed AT&T regional lead Graham Pearson as VP and GM of A/NZ. [ + ]
The dangers of too much screen time
A link between screen time and a higher risk and severity of myopia (short-sightedness) in students has been revealed by a new study. [ + ]
CA publishes Existing Customer Authentication code
Telecommunications industry body the Communications Alliance has published a new code aimed at better protecting consumers against scams and fraud. [ + ]
Adobe rolling out Acrobat extensions for Chrome, Edge
Adobe is conducting a phased rollout of Acrobat browser extensions for Chrome and Edge that support functions including digital signing of documents. [ + ]
Adatree launches COVID hotspot alert system
Fintech startup Adatree has launched a free service that uses payment activity data to alert users when they have visited a COVID exposure site. [ + ]
Seven Network launches converged media trading platform
Seven Network has announced the launch of CODE 7+, the company's next generation digital and broadcast converged media trading platform. [ + ]
Finalists revealed for Australian Technologies Competition
Eighteen emerging technology companies have been selected as finalists for the Australian Technologies Competition, with winners to be announced on 26 October 2021. [ + ]
Join the Google Cloud education summit
The digital Google Cloud Government and Education Summit is due to be held on 3–4 November. [ + ]
Wing tests drone deliveries from Qld shopping centre
Drone delivery company Wing has partnered with Vicinity Centres to pilot an on-demand drone delivery service from the rooftop of the Grand Plaza in Queensland. [ + ]
Ransomware: tougher penalties and mandatory reporting
New criminal offences, tougher penalties and a mandatory reporting regime have been announced under the Ransomware Action Plan. [ + ]
Gartner advises enterprises to prepare for Windows 11
Gartner is advising infrastructure and operations leaders to create a timeline for evaluation and migration to Windows 11, and planning to run pilots in 1H22. [ + ]
ACMA welcomes DIGI's complaints portal
The Digital Industry Group has launched a new code portal for complaints about breaches of compliance of the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation. [ + ]
Visa's AI tools stopped $354m of fraud in 12 months
Visa's AI-driven security tools protected Australian businesses from more than $354m of fraud in a 12-month period, the company said. [ + ]
Microsoft and Domino's sign strategic agreement
Microsoft has announced a three-year strategic technology and services agreement with Domino's Pizza Enterprises. [ + ]
UNSW to provide vouchers for cybersecurity SMEs
Technology-rich start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs can now receive up to $50,000 of matched funding, as part of UNSW's COVID-19 TechVoucher program. [ + ]
