Industry News
International study must be flexible, digital and focused
International students are focused on employability and lifelong learning, according to new research from Study Group. [ + ]
Aus public cloud market grows by 40% as providers add regional capabilities
The Australian infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) public cloud services market grew 40.4% in 2020 to more than $1.4 billion in total revenue. [ + ]
Govt offers $8.2m for cybersecurity training projects
The Australian Government will provide $8.2 million to eight cyber projects. [ + ]
NEXION to launch hybrid cloud solution with IBM in NZ
NEXION Group is planning to launch hybrid cloud solutions with IBM in New Zealand from mid-July 2021. [ + ]
Remote workers being given too many tools: Citrix
Over 70% of respondents to a survey of remote workers in the US say they have been given too many tools to manage during COVID-19. [ + ]
Amazon acquires encrypted comms provider Wickr
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has acquired end-to-end encryption messaging software provider Wickr. [ + ]
Corporate advisor announces two specialist appointments
Increasing demand for specialist corporate advice has prompted Latimer Partners to recruit a new Vice President and Senior Associate. [ + ]
Aussie whiz kids picked to compete at World Science Games
Students from across the country will represent Australia in biology, chemistry, Earth science and physics. [ + ]
Govt unveils new laws that permit virtual meetings, e-signatures
The Australian Government has released draft legislation that allows listed companies to conduct online-only shareholder meetings on a permanent basis. [ + ]
688 new malware threats found per minute in Q1
McAfee's latest Threat Report found that 688 new malware threats were discovered per minute in Q1. [ + ]
STEM innovation on display in WA
Students from across WA have showcased the innovative ways they are learning STEM subjects. [ + ]
Report: 93% of APAC security leaders not reporting to CEOs
LogRhythm has found that while 60% of organisations have experienced a cyber attack in the last two years, only 7% of security leaders are reporting to the CEO. [ + ]
Research: Parents concerned about social media
New research shows that around one-third of Australian parents are concerned about their teens' use of social media. [ + ]
IT solutions provider expands into A/NZ with Sydney office
Global IT services provider SHI International has expanded its presence across Australia and New Zealand with a new office established in Sydney. [ + ]
Australia represented in maths and informatics Olympiad
Talent and hard work have paid off for 10 students with a place in the Australian international maths and informatics Olympiad teams. [ + ]