Industry News
Regional EdTech event expands and moves online
An education technology gathering in regional NSW is using the pandemic restrictions to expand online and offer more opportunities to educators in Australia and overseas. [ + ]
NBN Co misled Canberra consumers over moving to the nbn
The company has committed to reimbursing termination fees, after misinforming 20,000 TransACT customers. [ + ]
Digital offices likely to remain after COVID-19, survey shows
The pressure is on for businesses to rapidly establish a new model, with many employees resistant to returning to old ways of working. [ + ]
COVID-19 has created lasting health, lifestyle habits
The use of online tools for health, education and fitness has surged and is expected to endure, says a new survey. [ + ]
Govt issues tender for Regional Digital Tech Hub
The federal government says the hub will help regional Australians overcome the barriers they face finding the right solution for their communication needs. [ + ]
Tech upskilling needed to meet demand
Drastic changes in the job market during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight a need to rethink our approach to educating for employability. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
