Industry News
eftpos to improve ID process for people living with disability
eftpos and Scope Global will collaborate to simplify and improve the digital identification process for people living with a disability. [ + ]
Salesforce to buy Slack for $37.6bn
Salesforce has arranged a multibillion-dollar deal to acquire collaboration service Slack in a bid to better take on Microsoft. [ + ]
Monash academics recognised in Superstars of STEM program
Two researchers from Monash University have been named among Australian female scientists in the 2021–22 Superstars of STEM program. [ + ]
Study explores link between gaming avatars and mental health
Cyber-psychologist Dr Vasileios Stavropolous will study the link between the online personas of gamers and mental health conditions they may be experiencing. [ + ]
Face recognition getting better at recognising masked faces
A study has revealed that facial recognition algorithms have gotten better at recognising masked faces since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
