Industry News
AGL enters nbn broadband market
AGL will build on last year's acquisition of Southern Phone by launching AGL-branded nbn services that can be bundled with its energy contracts. [ + ]
APAC will spend US$1.4bn on network security in 2024
Network security revenue in the Asia–Pacific region is forecast to reach US$1.4bn in 2024, due to the rising issue of securing enterprise networks from data breaches. [ + ]
Macquarie Telecom signs anchor tenant for IC3 East
Macquarie Telecom has signed a major contract to deliver 10 MW of its IT load to a large company at its upcoming IC3 East data centre. [ + ]
Register now for ISTE20 Live
The ISTE20 Live conference features some of the biggest names in edtech. [ + ]
Victoria University locks in new student experience for 30,000 students
Victoria University (VU) is expanding its online experience with a new student management solution. [ + ]
Python, Java most-searched coding languages in Australia
Specops Software has investigated which coding language most people want to learn, with Python and Java receiving the most Google and YouTube searches. [ + ]
Aussie security leaders call for more cyber visibility
A study by Tenable has revealed that Australian business leaders are calling for more cyber visibility, in the face of rising cyber regulations. [ + ]
UTS, DroneShield develop drone tech to detect drone threats
UTS and DroneShield have produced an optical system that can detect, identify and track threats such as unmanned aerial systems (USD) carrying explosives. [ + ]
Report tabled: education in remote and complex environments
A new report has made 14 recommendations after an inquiry into the education of students in remote and complex environments. [ + ]
Strategic Elements uses CSIRO tech for robot security teams
Strategic Elements subsidiary Stealth Technologies has licensed CSIRO technology that enables robots to work together in teams. [ + ]
ACMA calls for compliance after Telstra overcharges customers
The ACMA has directed Telstra to comply with the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code, after the telco overcharged customers a total of $2.4 million. [ + ]
Tackling screen time concerns
Concerned about their own children's habits, two entrepreneurial dads have developed a new product that helps parents manage kids' screen time. [ + ]
Ethernet Alliance launches Gen 2 PoE Certification Program
Following rising industry demand for seamless interoperating PoE products and solutions, the Ethernet Alliance has launched its Gen 2 PoE Certification Program. [ + ]
Impact of remote learning: 'Student Voices' finalists announced
The Student Voices competition was launched to encourage young writers to express views on the future of education and the impact of COVID-19. [ + ]
Aussie Broadband commences Sydney dark fibre rollout
Aussie Broadband is currently laying fibre cable through the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, as part of its dark fibre rollout in New South Wales. [ + ]