WA-headquartered, ASX-listed IT services provider Empired is set to be acquired by Capgemini for AU$233 million. [ + ]

The #EducationLIVE content series has returned to NSW schools, in an effort to keep home learning engaging for students. [ + ]

SonicWall, a network and cybersecurity appliance provider, has issued an urgent notice about "an imminent ransomware campaign using stolen credentials". [ + ]

Reddit has announced plans to establish a dedicated office in Australia, based in Sydney, as the social network expands its advertising reach. [ + ]

In APAC, 78% of respondents saw data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning as most critical for success for the next one to three years. [ + ]

The Macquarie Park Data Centre campus will soon be home to Intellicentre 3 Super West, to enhance the state's cybersecurity infrastructure and capabilities. [ + ]

Australian fintech company Hay has launched Hay-as-a-Service (HaaS), with the support of the Appian Low-Code Automation Platform. [ + ]

The federal government has launched a consultation into the preferred approach for improving Australia's security posture under the Cyber Security Strategy 2020. [ + ]

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has updated its guidance on the implementation of the Essential Eight threat mitigation strategies. [ + ]

Microsoft has announced that it has signed a deal to acquire security software company RiskIQ in a bid to strenghten cybersecurity of digital transformation and hybrid work. [ + ]

The government has announced $5.6 million funding through the Blockchain Pilot Grants program to support projects in the minerals and food and beverages sectors. [ + ]

The federal, state and territory governments have reached an intergovernmental agreement committing to improve cross-jurisdictional data sharing. [ + ]

With remote learning back on the table for some of the nation's students, a steady supply of online educational resources may be helpful. [ + ]

A new report from AustCyber finds that Australian cybersecurity companies looking to expand to the US have a competitive advantage due to the AUSFTA agreement. [ + ]

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned of a growing trend of building and construction companies being targeted in business email compromise scams. [ + ]