Industry News
DTA releases COVIDSafe update
The DTA has introduced a number of security and accessibility improvements to the COVIDSafe app as part of its latest update. [ + ]
EdTech start-up focuses on digital skill creation
A new platform allows students to design, create and publish immersive edcuation projects while developing critical future skills. [ + ]
Govt inquiry into COVID-19 impact on education
An expanded government inquiry is inviting submissions on the impact of COVID-19 on Australian education. [ + ]
NZ GCSB condemns COVID-19 cyber attacks
New Zealand's GCSB has condemned reported cyber attacks on foreign critical infrastructure during the COVID-19 crisis, but said NZ has not yet been a target. [ + ]
Law Council calls for better foreign data access
The Law Council has called for better safeguards to improve efficiency and protect rights when agencies require access to crucial data stored in foreign countries. [ + ]
COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise
Trend Micro has uncovered a variety of malicious campaigns including email spam, BEC, malware, ransomware and malicious domains. [ + ]
RMIT Online partners with IBM on 5G and IoT courses
The 'IoT Strategy in the 5G Era' and '5G for Business' programs will prepare professionals for the 5G-enabled Internet of Things revolution. [ + ]
NBN Co raises $6.1bn in private financing
NBN Co has secured $6.1bn in private sector financing to help the company start the process of paying off its loan from the government. [ + ]
Mindfulness in education
As children across the country start making their way back to the classroom, the effects of the recent upheaval will no doubt make themselves known. [ + ]
AI, IoT, blockchain, 5G to boost Sydney economy by $30bn
The growth represents an 80% increase from 2019 as remote working becomes more mainstream following the COVID-19 lockdown. [ + ]
Disadvantaged students get a helping hand
Started before the current pandemic, a program designed to help disadvantaged secondary schools has been opening doors. [ + ]
Teaching ABCs via TV
With Victorian school students set to stay home for the remainder of Term 2, the state government's ongoing partnership with the ABC is providing fresh curriculum-aligned content in support of remote and flexible learning. [ + ]
Capital kids back to the classroom
ACT public school students and teachers are headed back to the classroom from Monday, 18 May. [ + ]
Consumer Data Right enforcement policy released
The ACCC and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner have jointly announced the new Consumer Data Right compliance and enforcement policy. [ + ]
IT buyer confidence plunges in the US, but APAC is more hopeful
The decline has come in the last two weeks, as businesses adjust to bearish GDP forecasts for Q2. [ + ]