Industry News
TAFE boosts training for creative sector with govt funding
The Victorian Government is boosting the creative industries in North East Victoria, with funding for Wodonga TAFE to give local art students a pathway to the workforce. [ + ]
TPG Telecom to deploy 5G standalone core this year
TPG Telecom has contracted Ericsson to deploy a cloud-native 5G standalone core network as part of the Vodafone 5G rollout. [ + ]
Bots now account for majority of internet traffic
Automated bots now account for nearly two-thirds of internet traffic, and are used for a variety of both legitimate and malicious purposes, research shows. [ + ]
ELMO launches COVID vax tracker for businesses
ELMO Software has launched COVIDSecure, a cloud-based tool designed to help businesses monitor employees' COVID-19 vaccination and testing status. [ + ]
Priority COVID vaccines for teachers
Education staff have now been given priority access to vaccines at Qudos Bank Arena in Homebush. [ + ]
Accenture, UniSA to launch digital business academy
Accenture and the University of South Australia plan to jointly launch the Innovation Academy in Digital Business in 2022. [ + ]
Digital Realty achieves 4.5-star NABERS Energy rating
Data centre provider Digital Realty has achieved a 4.5-star NABERS Energy rating for its Sydney Erskine Park data centre infrastructure. [ + ]
National literacy strategy needed in Australia
One in five Australian children are behind in their language skills before they even start school, research shows. [ + ]
JESI launches COVID-safe commute plan for miners
JESI has joined forces with Microsoft Australia and METS to launch a COVID-safe commute plan for the resources sector. [ + ]
Uninterrupted learning with nbn Enterprise Ethernet
To ensure that student learning remains uninterrupted, Vertel has installed nbn Enterprise Ethernet services for the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong. [ + ]
Fires prompt reminder to ditch faulty chargers
Recent fires sparked by charging devices have prompted Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) to urge consumers to replace faulty items. [ + ]
Smartwatch keeps kids connected
Virgin Mobile has announced the addition of Spacetalk Adventurer to its portfolio, with the smartwatch designed for children aged 5–12. [ + ]
Swyftx launches crypto trading platform in NZ
Cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has launched a New Zealand version of its trading platform, giving local investors access to a wider range of digital coins. [ + ]
Global technology sector deals totalled $356.3 billion in Q2 2021
Discovery's $43 billion acquisition deal with Warner Media was the technology sector's biggest deal of the quarter, as deals worth $356.3 billion were announced globally. [ + ]
Using card-linking tech could encourage customer loyalty
Australian businesses are urged to improve customer experience and encourage customer loyalty through card-linked loyalty programs. [ + ]
