Industry News
Could LEGO robotics improve school attendance rates?
Autistic teenagers currently have a school absenteeism rate three times higher than that of their neurotypical peers. [ + ]
Pegasystems launches genAI app for app development
Pegasystems has launched a platform aimed to help business leaders harness the power of generative AI while developing workflow apps for employees. [ + ]
Sekuro launches Zero Trust consulting service on AWS
Sekuro has partnered with vendors CrowdStrike, Zscaler and Okta to launch a Zero Trust Strategy consulting service on the AWS Marketplace. [ + ]
Akamai taking cloud computing to the edge
Akamai's new initiative, code-named Gecko, accelerates Akamai's build-out of what it calls the world's most distributed cloud computing platform. [ + ]
Mimecast enhances QR code protection capabilities
Mimecast has upgraded its email security product to include deep scanning of QR codes for malicious links. [ + ]
Every chief data officer in APAC investing in data management: research
The generative AI revolution is prompting every data decision-maker in Asia–Pacific to invest in data management capabilities, research suggests. [ + ]
Swoop launches new voice product for SMEs
Fixed wireless telecom service provider Swoop has launched a new voice offering following its acquisition of Sydney-based Seventeen Services. [ + ]
Riskified launches enhanced chargeback platform
Riskified has launched an enhanced version of its Dispute Resolve chargeback management platform in the Australian market. [ + ]
The importance of men in early education
A national childhood workforce strategy is needed to encourage more men into early learning professions, according to education experts. [ + ]
Why the 'big little leap' to kindergarten matters
According to an Ohio State University study, a child's transition to kindergarten plays a key role in their success at school. [ + ]
Addressing teacher shortages: more action needed
With almost 2000 full-time teacher positions unfilled, there are calls for more to be done to address teacher shortages. [ + ]
VR motion simulator to enhance educational experiences
A 360° rotating VR motion simulator for use with training, education and research has been unveiled by RMIT University. [ + ]
Qlik establishes AI Council
Qlik has announced it is establishing an AI Council to help guide the data analytics company's AI R&D and product development roadmap. [ + ]
Databricks acquires AI data platform Einblick
Databricks has announced the latest in a series of investments aimed at building up the company's AI capabilities. [ + ]
Why start-of-term teacher wellbeing matters for everyone
Research suggests that investing in teacher wellbeing not only benefits teachers and students, but also society more broadly. [ + ]