Industry News
Microsoft's NZ data centre a wise move, says GlobalData
GlobalData says the US$50 million hyperscale project is a wise investment decision and will significantly boost New Zealand's digital economy. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Students head back to class
NSW public school students are heading back to the classroom full-time from Monday, 25 May, bringing two months of remote learning to an end. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Telecoms, pay TV services spending to stay strong in 2020
The industries will see a year-on-year decline of just 0.8% during and after the COVID-19 crisis, according to IDC research. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Disadvantaged students get a helping hand
Started before the current pandemic, a program designed to help disadvantaged secondary schools has been opening doors. [ + ]
