Industry News
98% of Aus transport/logistics workers report tech challenges
More than 70% of Australian transport and logistics companies invested in new technology during COVID-19, but almost all (98%) their employees reported facing technical difficulties. [ + ]
Partnership to boost job-ready IT skills
Instaclustr and the University of Canberra have announced a partnership designed to boost Australia's job-ready skills in the IT sector. [ + ]
New game development degree to be offered in 2023
A new Bachelor of Game Development degree will be offered in Sydney and Canberra early 2023, with Melbourne and Adelaide to follow. [ + ]
Proofpoint appoints Cisco's Steve Moros to lead APAC advanced tech group
Cisco's Steve Moros has been appointed by cybersecurity player Proofpoint to lead Asia-Pacific Advanced Technology. [ + ]
Phishing attacks surge amid rise in remote work
Verizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report found that the volume of phishing attacks has grown 11% due to the rise of remote working. [ + ]
Platform launched to train autistic cybersecurity professionals
The Genius Armoury platform has been launched as a solution to Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage, by training autistic cybersecurity professionals. [ + ]
3D printer package up for grabs for Aussie schools
A new competition featuring a 3D printing prize pack has opened for Australian schools. [ + ]
5G driving changing consumer behaviours
5G adopters spend an average of two extra hours per week cloud gaming and one hour using augmented reality apps than 4G smartphone users, according to Ericsson. [ + ]
Empired takes the lead in 2021 ISG Provider Lens Microsoft report
Empired has been named as a leader in Microsoft Azure Managed Services and Dynamics 365, in the 2021 ISG Provider Lens Microsoft Ecosystem report. [ + ]
Revamped digibook makes maths fun
The Mixed-Up Maths digibook from ABC Education puts the fun into numbers for students from foundation to Year Six. [ + ]
Telstra fined $50m for unconscionable sales tactics
The Federal Court has ordered Telstra to pay $50 million, plus costs, for its unconscionable treatment of Indigenous customers in regional Australia. [ + ]
LMS procurement strategies: what you need to know
Relative to the short timespan that online learning has been available, the choice of learning management system solutions has ballooned. [ + ]
Gonski to build on Growing Up Digital research under new director
The Gonski Institute for Education will continue its mission to deliver equitable education under the leadership of new Director Professor Kim Beswick. [ + ]
Aus server and storage market sees double-digit growth
Growing hybrid cloud adoption and infrastructure modernisation has contributed to Australian enterprise infrastructure market's double-digit growth. [ + ]
VMWare appoints director for A/NZ partner organisation
VMWare has appointed Olga Specjalska as the Director of its evolving partner business in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
