Industry News
ACSC releases cybersecurity report for health sector
The ACSC has released its 2020 Health Sector Snapshot, revealing that ransomware is currently the most significant threat to the Australian health sector. [ + ]
Global tech company Leidos boosts Victorian presence
Global science and technology company Leidos has expanded its footprint in Victoria with a Software Factory to support the company's growth in Australia. [ + ]
Union flags concerns with e-learning replacement
A recent report highlighs concerns raised by the QTU in response to plans for the replacement of an 18-year-old online learning platform. [ + ]
Technology has shifted storytelling
55,000-word novels are now competing with 280-character tweets. If technology has changed the way audiences connect with stories, what does this mean about the communication skills. [ + ]
AIIA appoints board of directors for 2021
The Australian Information Industry Association has unveiled its board of directors for 2021, comprised of diverse leaders within the ICT industry. [ + ]
Australian Data Centres forms alliance with Oracle
Oracle has reached an agreement to host secure government workloads on Australian Data Centres' Tier III Canberra data centre. [ + ]
Sparking interest in STEM
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, women from the energy sector spoke with Melbourne school kids to encourage participation in STEM. [ + ]
NSW proposes SME ICT procurement targets
The NSW Government has proposed to a procurement target allocating at least 30% of its ICT addressable spend to SMEs. [ + ]
Report: 159,000 workers needed to close digital skills gap
Failing to address Australia's digital skills shortage could jeopardise the nation's economic recovery from COVID-19, according to a report from RMIT Online. [ + ]
Seven call centre trends and predictions for 2021 and beyond
NICE has predicted the seven most dominant trends that will make a significant impact on call centre service in 2021 and beyond. [ + ]
Learning with Google — register now
Learning with Google is a global live stream where you can hear the latest news and learn what's new with education products. [ + ]
IDC predicts top 10 digital trends in Australia in 2021
IDC has released a report that outlines the top 10 digital trends for Australia and provides a look at the impacts of COVID-19 on the IT industry. [ + ]
Amazon expands to Lot Fourteen
Amazon Web Services has expanded into South Australia, with a new office in Lot Fourteen expected to create 50 new jobs by 2024. [ + ]
OVHcloud, NEXTDC partnership to double server capacity
OVHcloud has expanded its APAC capacity by opening a Sydney data centre, as part of its partnership with Australian data centre operator NEXTDC. [ + ]
Scholarships open up career opportunities for young Australians
The Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians offers up to $13,000 per year to study a vocational education and training qualification. [ + ]