Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Curtin University, DUG partner to advance green innovation
Curtin University and DUG Technology have entered a decade-long partnership to boost Australian research and advance green innovation. [ + ]
Optus $200K grant to be split among five Aussie innovators
Five Australian innovators will receive a share of $200,000 to hone and deliver their technology innovations, as part of the Optus Future Makers program. [ + ]
Sapien, Honeywell to provide cybersecurity for infrastructure
Sapien Cyber and Honeywell Building Technologies have partnered to create cybersecurity solutions to support buildings and critical infrastructure sites. [ + ]
Digital tools to teach history
From ABC Education, the Days in Conflict series of six interactive documentaries tells the story of Australia's wartime record in WWI. [ + ]
IT budget woes linger as 92% of organisations stuck in survival mode
Fifty-seven per cent of IT leaders globally have seen budget cuts in the past 12 months, according to a survey of 1000 CIOs and IT leaders in 10 countries. [ + ]
New-generation cloud filter designed for schools
Provision of a safe online environment is a top priority for schools, educators, admins and parents. [ + ]
Australians praise teachers for efforts during COVID-19 lockdowns
Australians have a greater appreciation for teachers after a school year interrupted by lockdowns and a transition to online learning. [ + ]
Aussie ad tech company Cartelux appoints CFO
Ad tech company Cartelux has appointed Geoff Reilly as Chief Financial Officer, to guide the company through its current phase of rapid expansion. [ + ]
