The Nexus program developed by La Trobe University is preparing to expand into NSW schools. [ + ]

Autistic teenagers currently have a school absenteeism rate three times higher than that of their neurotypical peers. [ + ]

Pegasystems has launched a platform aimed to help business leaders harness the power of generative AI while developing workflow apps for employees. [ + ]

Visa's AI-based real-time payment fraud monitoring solution has helped Australian financial institutions prevent $714 million in fraud in just one year. [ + ]

Sekuro has partnered with vendors CrowdStrike, Zscaler and Okta to launch a Zero Trust Strategy consulting service on the AWS Marketplace. [ + ]

Akamai's new initiative, code-named Gecko, accelerates Akamai's build-out of what it calls the world's most distributed cloud computing platform. [ + ]

Mimecast has upgraded its email security product to include deep scanning of QR codes for malicious links. [ + ]

The generative AI revolution is prompting every data decision-maker in Asia–Pacific to invest in data management capabilities, research suggests. [ + ]

Fixed wireless telecom service provider Swoop has launched a new voice offering following its acquisition of Sydney-based Seventeen Services. [ + ]

A national childhood workforce strategy is needed to encourage more men into early learning professions, according to education experts. [ + ]

Riskified has launched an enhanced version of its Dispute Resolve chargeback management platform in the Australian market. [ + ]

According to an Ohio State University study, a child's transition to kindergarten plays a key role in their success at school. [ + ]

With almost 2000 full-time teacher positions unfilled, there are calls for more to be done to address teacher shortages. [ + ]

A 360° rotating VR motion simulator for use with training, education and research has been unveiled by RMIT University. [ + ]

Research suggests that investing in teacher wellbeing not only benefits teachers and students, but also society more broadly. [ + ]