Industry News
NEXTDC extends Google Cloud to Vic
NEXTDC's M2 Melbourne data centre will now provide low-latency, secure access directly to Google Cloud from anywhere in Australia. [ + ]
Mental health hub for HSC students in lockdown
Access to 24-hour support has been made available for HSC students and their families. [ + ]
Prioritise STEM over fossil fuels, parents say
According to Australian parents, STEM skills are needed to support the jobs of the future in the clean energy industry. [ + ]
Exchange hacks: Aus accuses China of malicious cyber attacks
Australia has joined international partners in expressing "serious concerns about malicious cyber activities by China's Ministry of State Security". [ + ]
Unveiling of new primary school designs
The City of Sydney and NSW Department of Education have revealed designs for a state-of-the-art new primary school located in Green Square. [ + ]
Attivo expands IDR portfolio with new CIEM solution
Attivo Networks has launched a new CIEM solution, IDEntitleX, to deliver visibility and reduce the attack surface for identities and entitlements in the cloud. [ + ]
IAC on Cyber Security publishes annual report
The Industry Advisory Committee on Cyber Security has delivered its first annual report to the government, and recommended focus areas for the coming year. [ + ]
Capgemini set to buy Empired for AU$233m
WA-headquartered, ASX-listed IT services provider Empired is set to be acquired by Capgemini for AU$233 million. [ + ]
Reddit expands into Australia with new Sydney office
Reddit has announced plans to establish a dedicated office in Australia, based in Sydney, as the social network expands its advertising reach. [ + ]
Livestreaming celebrities for students in lockdown
The #EducationLIVE content series has returned to NSW schools, in an effort to keep home learning engaging for students. [ + ]
SonicWall warns of imminent ransomware attack
SonicWall, a network and cybersecurity appliance provider, has issued an urgent notice about "an imminent ransomware campaign using stolen credentials". [ + ]
Construction sector sees analytics, AI and ML as key growth area
In APAC, 78% of respondents saw data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning as most critical for success for the next one to three years. [ + ]
New IC3 Super West data centre coming to Sydney
The Macquarie Park Data Centre campus will soon be home to Intellicentre 3 Super West, to enhance the state's cybersecurity infrastructure and capabilities. [ + ]
Aus fintech launches new microservice
Australian fintech company Hay has launched Hay-as-a-Service (HaaS), with the support of the Appian Low-Code Automation Platform. [ + ]
Microsoft to acquire cybersecurity firm RiskIQ
Microsoft has announced that it has signed a deal to acquire security software company RiskIQ in a bid to strenghten cybersecurity of digital transformation and hybrid work. [ + ]
