Industry News
Leading Edge Data Centres opens Tamworth facility
Leading Edge Data Centres has opened its first data centre in Tamworth, one of 26 regional data centres planned across the east coast of Australia. [ + ]
Workplaces employ real-time tracking to support vaccine mandates
An early education provider has implemented SAP SuccessFactors' Employee Central vaccination portlet to comply with mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements. [ + ]
Courier company now accepting cryptocurrency
Australian courier comparison company Fast Courier has introduced the ability for customers to pay using cryptocurrency, as crypto goes mainstream. [ + ]
IBM, Charles Sturt sign multi-year alliance
IBM and Charles Sturt University plan to collaborate to support digital skills development and technology job creation in regional NSW. [ + ]
No more Zoom orientation for kindy students
One fully vaccinated parent will now be able join their pre-schooler for kindy orientation, following further easing of COVID restrictions. [ + ]
Australian researchers develop X-ray vision for cars
Australian researchers have developed a technology for allowing autonomous vehicles to better detect — and warn other vehicles of — pedestrians in blind spots. [ + ]
Ed Live videos available on demand
A series of videos developed to support learning from home during COVID lockdowns has been provided on demand by the NSW Government. [ + ]
Verizon Business expands global SD-WAN portfolio
Verizon Business has launched a new Software Designed Secure Branch service powered by Fortinet Secure SD-WAN. [ + ]
COVID stressors faced by year 12 students
A Monash University study has delved into the experiences of year 12 students during 2020. [ + ]
Telstra to upgrade 5G network with Ericsson's L4S
Telstra plans to upgrade its 5G network with Ericsson's Low Latency Low Loss Scalable communications technology following a successful Australian-first trial. [ + ]
FB data deletion: PR spin or a privacy win?
Facebook has announced it will shut down its facial recognition system and delete the face prints of more than one billion people. [ + ]
Aussie, Kiwi businesses failing to secure their cloud data
New research has found that 92% of Australian businesses are leaving half the sensitive data they store in the cloud unencrypted, leaving it open to cyber attacks. [ + ]
Barhead, Microsoft helping FSI pursue transformation
Barhead is working with Microsoft to help Australian financial services industry organisations digitially transform their operations. [ + ]
Coles to modernise workflow with Microsoft cloud technology
Coles has extended its existing partnership with Microsoft to build a team member engagement platform that will improve workflow and customer experience. [ + ]
Connecting every school to the internet
One million schools around the world have been mapped as part of a partnership with Ericsson and UNICEF. [ + ]
