Industry News
RTEMS helps Perseverance rover land on Mars
The NASA Perseverance rover successfully landed on Mars in February 2021; on board were two computers controlled by the real-time operating system RTEMS. [ + ]
Cybercrime report reveals extent of COVID-19 exploitation
The BlackBerry 2021 Annual Threat Report has outlined a rise in cyber threats facing vulnerable organisations since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Three trends shaping parcel delivery and e-commerce in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the shipping and parcel delivery industry to make many changes, with some key trends that emerged in 2020 here to stay. [ + ]
Pawsey Centre names new supercomputer after quokka
The Pawsey Supercomputer Centre is naming its fastest supercomputer, Setonix, after the scientific name for the quokka. [ + ]
Udemy educational content available on LenovoEDU Community
Learning and teaching online platform Udemy has announced that the recently launched LenovoEDU community by Lenovo will offer Udemy content and pathways. [ + ]
AIICT addresses ICT skills shortage with 10 new courses
The AIICT has released 10 industry-certified bootcamp programs and nationally recognised qualifications, in response to the demand for skilled ICT professionals. [ + ]
STEM boosted through extended School Pathways Program
Australian school students will have more opportunities to experience STEM-related activities following the extension of the Schools Pathway Program. [ + ]
62.6 billion cybersecurity threats detected in 2020
A report from Trend Micro detected 119,000 cyber threats per minute globally in 2020, marking a 20% increase. [ + ]
Online Safety Bill to protect Aussies from harmful abuse
A proposed Online Safety Bill will strengthen protections for children and enable the removal of cyberbullying material from online services. [ + ]
Tips to stop cyber attacks during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway in Australia, cybersecurity experts warn that cybercriminals may try to hack organisations tracking the vaccines. [ + ]
Women in AI Awards postponed due to snap lockdowns
The Australia and New Zealand Women in AI Awards have been postponed to 26 March 2021, due to lockdowns and travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Study reveals three non-negotiables for Aussie online shoppers
A report from SOTI has found that 83% of Australian consumers would 'blacklist' an online retailer if they have had a bad shopping experience. [ + ]
Comprehensive online learning key to international student return
New research shows international students want to continue studying overseas once COVID-19 travel bans and restrictions are lifted. [ + ]
SD-LAN service launched to help monitor COVID compliance
Macquarie Telecom has launched a new SD-LAN service, following increased customer demand for greater automation and intelligence in Wi-Fi networks. [ + ]
Protégé, Micro Focus team up for mentoring program
Protégé and Micro Focus have partnered for a second year to deliver the Protégé Sydney Women Leaders 2021 Mentoring Program. [ + ]
