Industry News
COVID-19 brings cashless revolution 5 years closer, says PayPal
PayPal has seen record numbers of sign-ups during COVID-19, incuding a 65% year-on-year increase in 'silver tech' consumers. [ + ]
Datacom creates 650+ new jobs in Adelaide
The IT and customer support roles will come as the company opens its second Customer Service Hub in South Australia. [ + ]
Teaching computers to teach
Researchers at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University have demonstrated how artificial intelligence can be used to teach computers how to teach. [ + ]
VR tech may impact memory development
With an increasing number of tools available to educators, experts are seeking to understand the effects of technology on learning outcomes. [ + ]
Innovation in early learning awards
Nominations have opened for the HESTA Early Childhood and Education & Care Awards. [ + ]
NAB using voice biometrics to verify customers
NAB has signed on 120,000 customers to its VoiceID biometrics authentication service since its launch in November and aims to reach 250,000 by the end of the year. [ + ]
Vertiv supports education of disadvantaged kids
Vertiv has said it will donate a percentage of its sales to assist the educational needs of disadvantaged children in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Consortium launches security, blockchain postgrad courses
RMIT, IBM, Palo Alto and Stone & Chalk have joined forces to offer postgraduate certificates to help meet industry demand for emerging IT specialisations. [ + ]
85% of firms using webinars during COVID-19
Investment in webinars has grown exponentially, with 59% of firms looking to spend more on the technology in 2020. [ + ]
Experts: Plan for more remote learning
As students return to school across the nation, Professor Neil Selwyn from Monash University suggests remote learning should remain a focus. [ + ]
Super fast internet speed from an optical chip
A team of researchers from Monash, Swinburne and RMIT have recorded a speed of 44.2 Terabits per second from a single optical chip. [ + ]
AIIA backs PM's economic recovery roadmap
The AIIA has endorsed Scott Morrison's economic roadmap for recovery, praising its focus on equipping the workforce with needed digital skills. [ + ]
Australia to make quantum leap in quantum tech research
Australia's quantum technology sector could create as many as 16,000 jobs and $4 billion in annual revenue by 2040, according to a new report by CSIRO. [ + ]
ICT educators online development
The ICT Educators Virtual Development Series from ACS is designed to support teachers and educators drive high-quality computing education. [ + ]
Amazon to build 105 MW solar farm in NSW
Amazon will build a 105 MW solar farm in NSW as part of an accelerated plan to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2025. [ + ]