Industry News
NZ's UFB program passes one million connections
Ultra-fast broadband is now available to 83% of New Zealand's population and overall uptake is sitting at 58.9%. [ + ]
RPA will help businesses recover from COVID, says IDC
Half of A/NZ businesses say there will be more demand for robotic process automation solutions this year as they shift from crisis mode to recovery mode. [ + ]
Global perspectives on the future of education
Teachers and parents around the world are keen to understand the future path for education in light of the rapidly evolving current environment. [ + ]
NSW announces 'Industry 4.0' diploma
The NSW Government has introduced a new diploma in advanced manufacturing to help support the state's emerging advanced manufacturing industry. [ + ]
New app teaches kids how data is used on social platforms
A new educational app is helping kids protect their privacy online by showing what happens to the data they share on social media platforms. [ + ]
"Wellness-equipped" smart offices tipped to boom
Workers itching to ditch remote working for a return to the office will want a new working environment supported by new tech solutions. [ + ]
New online reading and numeracy assessment tool expanded
A new assessment tool designed for use during the COVID-19 pandemic is expanding to Year 3 students after overwhelmingly positive feedback. [ + ]
NEXTDC opens new Perth data centre
NEXTDC has opened a new 20 MW P2 data centre in the Perth CBD to augment its existing P1 data centre in that city. [ + ]
Claroty uncovers VPN product vulnerabilities
Claroty said it has found and reported critical vulnerabilities in three popular VPN products used in industry to provide secure access to IoT devices. [ + ]
The future of education: online event
As the dust settles and education systems around the world assess responses to recent events, a global online conference focuses on future direction. [ + ]
93% of security pros lack the needed tools
Most security professionals lack the tools to detect known security threats and close known vulnerabilities, research from LogRhythm found. [ + ]
Interactive panels provide immersive learning experience
The Victorian College for the Deaf is a modern teaching establishment that utilises technology to provide a safe and engaging learning environment. [ + ]
Mobile banking apps get thumbs up from consumers
Around 53% of online Australian adults are using their smartphones for banking, but extra functionality is needed to increase usage. [ + ]
IoT device install base to hit 55.9bn by 2025: IDC
With an explosion of IoT devices generating vast volumes of data, capitalising on the promise of IoT will require effective management of this data, says IDC. [ + ]
UNSW raises $1.3 million for IoT cybersecurity start-up
The new company, CyAmast, is based on software developed by Dr Hassan Habibi and his research team at the UNSW School of Engineering and Telecommunications. [ + ]
