Industry News
Economic uncertainty boosts sales of cheaper smartphones
A report from IDC has revealed that consumers are buying more low- to mid-range smartphones, due to economic uncertainties prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Guilt-free screen time for kids
The 'Ozzie' series of videos on YouTube is designed to engage and educate two- to eight-year-olds. [ + ]
Gartner research reveals the good and bad habits of CISOs
A Gartner survey has revealed that only 12% of chief information security officers excel in all four categories of the analyst firm's CISO Effectiveness Index. [ + ]
Digital health workforce roadmap released
The federal government has released a roadmap that outlines the workforce and education changes needed to support the adoption of digital health. [ + ]
Evolving threat landscape a concern for cybersecurity analysts
A survey by Gartner has found that cybersecurity analysts are concerned about the rapidly evolving threat landscape, which has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
US issues warrants for five alleged APT41 members
The US Department of Justice has issued warrants for five alleged members of the APT41 cybercrime group, and accused China of shielding the cybercriminals. [ + ]
Gartner: Businesses must balance risk, trust and opportunity
Security and risk leaders have been advised to balance risk, trust and opportunity to help their organisations become trusted participants in the digital economy. [ + ]
Students tune in to cybersafety
Child Protection Week 2020 threw a spotlight on eSafety, with more than 3500 students tuning in to a webinar conducted by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. [ + ]
STEM comp goes ahead in Tas despite COVID-19
A seven-day, state-wide science and engineering competition has just begun in Hobart. [ + ]
Schneider Electric offers secure power solution
Schneider Electric has developed a solution that aims to help with the management of power consumption and backup power. [ + ]
Legacy print infrastructure a barrier for cloud migration
A study commissioned by Lexmark has revealed that outdated print infrastructure is a barrier for businesses looking to invest in cloud migration. [ + ]
Data privacy regulations to protect 63% of the world by 2023
Gartner predicts that 65% of the global population will have their personal data covered by modern privacy regulations by 2023, up 10% from 2020. [ + ]
STEM skills focus for Game Changer Challenge
Students across NSW are using design thinking skills to explore tangible solutions for a real-world problem in the 2020 Game Changer Challenge. [ + ]
Keysight World to showcase design and test trends
Live virtual events will be held from 22–24 September, covering topics such as 5G, automotive, advanced measurement, high-speed digital and IT network security. [ + ]
PC market surges 35.2% due to COVID demand
IDC estimates the Australian PC market grew 35.2% in 2Q20 as consumers and firms sought tools to enable staff to work and study from home. [ + ]
