Industry News
Students set to stargaze
Astronomers will vist three Tasmanian schools this week, to show eager students how to use powerful telescopes and unlock the secrets of the stars. [ + ]
UnitingCare Queensland hit by ransomware attack
UnitingCare Queensland has been targeted in a ransomware attack that knocked some of the organisation's digital systems offline. [ + ]
Barhead helps BOM's 1600+ staff return to work safely
Consulting firm Barhead has helped the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) bring staff safely back into the office. [ + ]
Tassie schools to shine as solar scheme gets green light
Tasmanian parents are welcoming election commitments from both major parties to implement a $5m renewable energy program in the state's schools. [ + ]
Digital learner profile a 'passport' to future education and employment
NSW is set to lead the nation in developing a digital learner profile, with students invited to co-design their 'education passport'. [ + ]
Nokia chosen to expand 5G network in Taiwan
Nokia has been chosen by Taiwanese carrier Chunghwa Telecom to expand its 5G network in Taiwan, using products from Nokia's AirScale portfolio. [ + ]
Palo Alto Networks launches cybersecurity consulting group
Palo Alto Networks is setting up a new cybersecurity consulting group to help enterprises respond to costly, crippling cyber attacks. [ + ]
ACCC wins location data suit against Google
The ACCC has prevailed in Federal Court in a lawsuit alleging Google of misleading consumers over its location data collection for Android devices. [ + ]
Leading Edge secures land in regional Vic to build Tier III data centres
Regional data centre network provider LEDC is set to secure land assets in Shepparton, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Traralgon, Horsham and Mildura. [ + ]
HPE servers for data centres certified as sustainable
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's servers for data centres have achieved certification from TCO Certified, meeting rigorous sustainability criteria. [ + ]
Webinar: Teaching with iPads
Technology 4 Learning (T4L) is hosting a one-hour, hands-on webinar for educators on the use of Apple iPads in the classroom. [ + ]
Partnership to connect STEM students with start-ups
Digital student job and internship matching platform Ribit has announced an education partnership with the Melbourne Institute of Technology. [ + ]
ABSIA rebrands to DSPANZ
ABSIA has rebranded to the Association of Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand, to support and engage with software developers across the region. [ + ]
Time-saving hub for teachers
The NSW Department of Education is offering teachers a range of evidence-based online tools to support lesson planning and professional development. [ + ]
COVID-19 attack campaigns continue to surge in 2H20
Cyber attacks taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic grew 240% in Q3 and 114% in Q4, according to McAfee's annual Threats Report. [ + ]
