Industry News
Aussie businesses take $128m hit from payment redirection scams
Payment redirection scams were the most financially damaging scams for Australian businesses in 2020, according to the ACCC's Targeting Scams report. [ + ]
AIIA pushes for Aus Govt to increase industry engagement
Respondents to an AIIA survey have called for the Australian Government to fully recognise the importance of the ICT industry to the Australian economy. [ + ]
NBN Co consulting on SAU variations
NBN Co is consulting on proposed variations to its special access undertaking, including reforms of the company's controversial wholesale pricing model. [ + ]
Harm caused by online exposure recognised
The AHISA has welcomed the Australian Government's response to the Protecting the Age of Innocence report. [ + ]
PwC, SecurityAdvisor partner to tackle human-centric cyber risks
PwC Australia has partnered with SecurityAdvisor to create a machine learning-based solution that protects organisations from human-centric cyber risks. [ + ]
Snowflake Data Cloud completes IRAP assessment
Data cloud company Snowflake has completed an Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment. [ + ]
Are we ready for the AI-driven classroom?
Monash University and the Monash Data Futures Institute are hosting an online seminar to discuss the creeping use of AI into classrooms and schools. [ + ]
TAFE teams up with Fortinet to bolster cybersecurity skills
South Metropolitan TAFE is partnering with Fortinet in Australia to offer students hands-on and real-life cybersecurity skills. [ + ]
Nominations open for new Telstra Best of Business Awards
Nominations are now open for Telstra's new Best of Business Awards, which recognise exceptional leaders and small to medium-sized businesses. [ + ]
Riverbed appoints Nick Boyle as VP sales for APJ
With over 20 years of experience in the APAC software, data and analytics sector, Boyle will lead the strategic direction and growth of Riverbed's APJ teams. [ + ]
Oracle helps Tasmania manage COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The Tasmanian Government has set up a digital platform, powered by the Oracle Health Management System, to facilitate the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. [ + ]
47% of ANZ businesses had a data breach in past year
Nearly half of ANZ businesses have experienced a data breach in the past year, and 55% have seen an increase in the volume of cyber attacks, research suggests. [ + ]
Online writing challenge winner announced
The Book Creator Writing Challenge invited storytellers aged 11–18 from all over the world to enter. [ + ]
Adobe appoints new ANZ Director of Digital Experience
Jeremy Smith has been appointed as Adobe's new Director of Digital Experience (DX) for Australia and New Zealand, to help drive growth for the Adobe DX business. [ + ]
Tech delivers innovative virtual exhibition
Innovative 3D technology developed in Australia is delivering an authentic gallery experience for viewers of the 2021 ARTEXPRESS virtual exhibition. [ + ]
