Industry News
Refurbished smartphone market poised for growth
The global market for used smartphones is forecast to reach 351.6 million units, with a market value of $65 billion, by 2024, according to the IDC. [ + ]
Cognizant expands Aussie presence with Servian
Cognizant is set to bolster its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the acquisition of Servian, a Sydney-based consultancy specialising in data analytics. [ + ]
Funding earmarked for Victorian schools
The Victorian Government has announced a new round of its $402 million contribution to fund upgrades for the non-government school sector. [ + ]
Hive SuperLab encourages early STEM interest
It's never too early to get kids interested in science, according to University of Technology Sydney (UTS) academics. [ + ]
Multidisciplinary campus planned for western Sydney
A world-class multidisciplinary university campus will be delivered within the Westmead Health and Innovation District. [ + ]
Adobe Education Exchange offers teaching and learning resources
The Adobe Education Exchange is pitched as a learning platform and community for teachers and educators. [ + ]
5G coverage to reach 4.1 billion people by 2025
By 2025, the number of 5G users worldwide is forecast to hit 4.1 billion, fuelled by service providers setting up the necessary technology infrastructure. [ + ]
ISACA releases blockchain guides to help enterprise adoption
ISACA has released two free resources to facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology for enterprises and tech professionals. [ + ]
Aussie fintechs flourish in KPMG Fintech Landscape
Australia's fintech start-up ecosystem has flourished in 2020, with more than 100 Aussie fintechs added to the KPMG Fintech Landscape 2020. [ + ]
Global use of digital payment tech to grow by 23.7%
The COVID-19 pandemic will accelerate a global trend towards contactless payments, with the global digital payments market to reach $4.9 trillion. [ + ]
Study: Aussies suffering from phone separation anxiety
Researchers have revealed that 99.2% of Aussies have nomophobia — a fear of being separated from their mobile phones — which could endanger their health. [ + ]
CIO hiring process to favour emotional intelligence in 2021
Individual determination and sensitivity have been ranked as two critical personal characteristics in 70% of CIO hiring processes in 2021, according to Gartner. [ + ]
Empired wins Cancer Institute NSW managed services deal
Empired has won a three-year deal to deliver application managed services for the Cancer Institute NSW. [ + ]
Survey reveals least trustworthy website features
AddictiveTips.com has revealed the five least trustworthy website features, with pop-up adverts deemed the biggest indicator of an untrustworthy website. [ + ]
Aussies abandon cash with pandemic spurring digital shift
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a digital shift in banking and payments amongst Australians, with 48% of Aussies using mobile phones to make payments. [ + ]
