Industry News
RingCentral extends Aussie presence with new data centre
RingCentral has launched an Australian data centre, along with RingCentral Video and RingCentral Rooms, to meet demand for remote working solutions. [ + ]
Register for Microsoft E2 digital exchange
Microsoft Education is inviting attendees to register for Microsoft E2, an online educators event running 22–24 March 2021. [ + ]
ACCC seeks feedback about default device web browsers
The ACCC is seeking feedback from consumers and businesses about the impact of pre-installed search services and web browsers on consumer choice and competition. [ + ]
Online music education platform collaborates with Kimbra
Innovative online music education platform Soundfly has announced a partnership with Grammy-winning artist Kimbra. [ + ]
Funding to boost STEM opportunities for women
Flinders University has received funding to take on 120 women as part of the Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program. [ + ]
VET Champions to inspire secondary students
High-achieving Victorians who have built successful careers through vocational education and training (VET) will be showcased as part of a new initiative. [ + ]
Certified AI Professional course developed with AWS
A new Certified AI Professional course has been developed for aspiring AI developers and machine learning (ML) professionals. [ + ]
AIICT, AWS team up to launch AI course in Australia
AIICT and AWS have launched a Certified Artificial Intelligence Course for AI and ML professionals, to address the technology skills shortage in Australia. [ + ]
Vic Govt uses industry insights to foster digital workforce
The Victorian Government has led an industry roundtable where representatives addressed the demand for digital skills, ahead of the launch of the Digital Skills and Jobs program. [ + ]
Expanded STEM program taps into talents of Australian women
The Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program has been expanded to accommodate 600 women, enabling them to get a qualification in STEM. [ + ]
Australia lagging behind the world in electric car sales
Sales figures from the Electric Vehicle Council have revealed that Australia is far behind the rest of the world in electric vehicle adoption. [ + ]
COVID-19 restrictions eased at NSW schools
In a sign of an increasing return to normality, restrictions in NSW schools will be eased to allow parents back on to school grounds. [ + ]
Australia projected to be 98% cashless by 2024
The use of cash as a payment method will decline in Australia, with the economy forecast to be 98% cashless by 2024. [ + ]
Future trends in mobile services, fibre segment revealed
GlobalData has forecast an increase in Australia's fixed communication services revenue from 2020–2025, with steady growth in the mobile services market. [ + ]
Macquarie Telecom signs $34m MVNO deal with Optus
Macquarie Telecom will leverage the Optus mobile network to provide mobile services including 5G to its customer base under a new $34m MVNO deal. [ + ]