Industry News
Updated K-2 syllabuses now digitally available
The NSW Government has digitally released new English and Maths syllabuses for younger students. [ + ]
School STEM awards recognise high achievers
Four public schools have taken out top honours in the WA 2021 Governor’s School STEM Awards. [ + ]
Business leaders agree tech is key to net zero
Two in three Australian business leaders believe that technology will play a key role in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. [ + ]
Australian smartphone market grows 4% in 1H21
Telsyte estimates that 4m smartphones were sold in 1H21 during another strong sales period for Apple iPhones. [ + ]
CASA verifies five new drone safety apps
CASA has approved and published five new drone safety apps based on its innovative Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Digital Platform. [ + ]
Using artificial intelligence for bushfire detection, management
A UniSA researcher believes that using artificial intelligence and satellites could help detect and prevent bushfires before they become problematic. [ + ]
Fraud management startup Riskified opens Melbourne office
Israeli fraud management startup Riskified has expanded into Australia with the opening of a Melbourne office. [ + ]
AIIA calls for national quantum strategy
The AIIA has urged the federal government to allocate more funding and resources to quantum computing than the $100m committed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. [ + ]
Capgemini completes acquisition of Empired
Capgemini's acquisition of Empired Limited has been completed, following the initial announcement in July this year. [ + ]
FBI attack shows all are vulnerable to phishing
Last week's attack compromising the FBI's email system shows that all businesses are vulnerable to phishing and cyber attacks, says StickmanCyber. [ + ]
Open Source Hackathon promotes Aussie tech talent
The University of Canberra, along with the Canberra Innovation Network and Instaclustr, will host an Open Source Hackathon competition from 22–26 November. [ + ]
TPG, Samsung complete trials of 5G vRAN
TPG has completed trials of Samsung's 5G vRAN and integrated mmWave 5G equipment on the 26 GHz band, said to be the first of their kind in Australia. [ + ]
Google announces $1bn Australian investment
Google Australia has announced a $1bn commitment to invest in digital infrastructure, research and partnerships across the nation. [ + ]
3 in 4 APAC employers facing IT skills gaps
IT decision-makers across Asia–Pacific report facing difficulties filling IT positions due to a widening skills shortage. [ + ]
ASTN, ESSA partner to drive innovation in sportstech
The Australian Sports Technologies Network and Exercise & Sports Science Australia have partnered to drive collaboration between sportstech startups and ESSA's member base. [ + ]
