Industry News
ACCC begins consultation for Google's acquisition of Fitbit
The ACCC is seeking feedback about Google's proposed acquisition of Fitbit, and an enforceable undertaking that would protect user data. [ + ]
AIIA: Qld Budget overlooked state's ICT sector
The AIIA has called out the 2020 Queensland Budget for failing to do more to support the state's ICT sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
New privacy data legislation comes into effect in NZ
The Privacy Act 2020 is now in effect in New Zealand, with changes that will affect businesses and organisations that operate in NZ, physically or virtually. [ + ]
Get a jump on Industry 4.0
Training in coding, cybersecurity, social media and other digital skills is available for graduating Year 12 students across NSW. [ + ]
Digital safety for class of 2020
As students transition from primary to secondary school, it's time for a final word about living, learning and playing safely online. [ + ]
SAS Cloud launches through Azure Sydney
SAS and Microsoft have cemented their global strategic partnership with the launch of SAS Cloud through the Azure Sydney region. [ + ]
NSW Govt seeking applicants for AI Advisory Committee
The NSW Government is seeking applicants from a range of professional backgrounds to participate in the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee. [ + ]
Haventec develops digital patient consent platform
Haventec has developed eConsent for Genomics, a digital health consent platform that enables patients and healthcare providers to share personal health information. [ + ]
Student Voices winner: the impact of lockdown and closures
The winner of the inaugural Student Voices competition has been announced, with an essay on the impact of school closures in 2020. [ + ]
National cyber threat sharing platform launched
Cybermerc has announced the launch of a government-funded national cyber threat sharing platform for Australian businesses. [ + ]
CyberCX appoints ex-NSA head to security advisory board
CyberCX has launched a Global Security Advisory Board, with Admiral Michael Rogers, former head of the US National Security Agency, as the inaugural appointee. [ + ]
Aussie e-commerce retailers pledge to improve product safety
Four Australian e-commerce businesses have voluntarily committed to protecting consumers from unsafe goods by signing the Australian Product Safety Pledge. [ + ]
UK tech company BJSS establishes APAC HQ in Melbourne
British technology and engineering consultancy BJSS will establish its APAC headquarters in Melbourne, thereby creating 150 new jobs for IT professionals. [ + ]
Fast-tracking teacher training programs
Hard-to-staff roles including STEM are the target of new teacher training programs designed to fast-track skills development. [ + ]
School messaging platform developer focuses on wearables
School messaging pioneer MGM Wireless has changed its name to Spacetalk and is ramping up wearables production. [ + ]
