Industry News
Victoria University locks in new student experience for 30,000 students
Victoria University (VU) is expanding its online experience with a new student management solution. [ + ]
Aussie security leaders call for more cyber visibility
A study by Tenable has revealed that Australian business leaders are calling for more cyber visibility, in the face of rising cyber regulations. [ + ]
Python, Java most-searched coding languages in Australia
Specops Software has investigated which coding language most people want to learn, with Python and Java receiving the most Google and YouTube searches. [ + ]
UTS, DroneShield develop drone tech to detect drone threats
UTS and DroneShield have produced an optical system that can detect, identify and track threats such as unmanned aerial systems (USD) carrying explosives. [ + ]
Report tabled: education in remote and complex environments
A new report has made 14 recommendations after an inquiry into the education of students in remote and complex environments. [ + ]
Strategic Elements uses CSIRO tech for robot security teams
Strategic Elements subsidiary Stealth Technologies has licensed CSIRO technology that enables robots to work together in teams. [ + ]
Ethernet Alliance launches Gen 2 PoE Certification Program
Following rising industry demand for seamless interoperating PoE products and solutions, the Ethernet Alliance has launched its Gen 2 PoE Certification Program. [ + ]
ACMA calls for compliance after Telstra overcharges customers
The ACMA has directed Telstra to comply with the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code, after the telco overcharged customers a total of $2.4 million. [ + ]
Tackling screen time concerns
Concerned about their own children's habits, two entrepreneurial dads have developed a new product that helps parents manage kids' screen time. [ + ]
Impact of remote learning: 'Student Voices' finalists announced
The Student Voices competition was launched to encourage young writers to express views on the future of education and the impact of COVID-19. [ + ]
Aussie Broadband commences Sydney dark fibre rollout
Aussie Broadband is currently laying fibre cable through the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, as part of its dark fibre rollout in New South Wales. [ + ]
ACCC welcomes NBN wholesale standard changes
The ACCC concluded that the changes NBN Co has made in its new Wholesale Broadband Agreement are satisfactory enough not to warrant regulatory intervention. [ + ]
IDC: Digitalisation of APAC GDP to reach $1.2 trillion by 2022
IDC research has predicted that 65% of the APAC GDP will be digitised, with spending to reach US$1.2 trillion between 2020 and 2023. [ + ]
APAC colocation services market to reach $9.7 billion by 2024
The Asia–Pacific colocation services market is forecast to reach US$9.7 billion by 2024, fuelled by increasing demand for data centres. [ + ]
Definium Technologies CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year
The CEO of Launceston-based Definium Technologies, Mike Cruse, has been named the 2020 Tasmanian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year by the Pearcey Foundation. [ + ]
