Industry News
Cyber attacks flare up alongside Israel–Hamas conflict
Many cybercrime groups are picking a side in the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas, leading to an increase in threat activity such as DDoS attacks. [ + ]
Intel working with Vertiv on cooling for new AI chip
Intel will adopt technology from critical digital infrastructure provider Vertiv to help users cool its upcoming Gaudi3 AI accelerator chip. [ + ]
Calm your farm: gamifying safety for teens
An online educational game has been developed by several universities to increase knowledge and awareness about farm safety. [ + ]
Half of Australians hit by data breach in past 12 months
New research from Porter Novelli Australia and Quantum Market Research suggests that nearly half of Australians have been hit by a data breach in the past year. [ + ]
Why digital games are a game changer for learning
Educators who are able to reimagine traditional learning practices and tune into the interests of their students can foster greater engagement. [ + ]
ACCC calls for new digital platform competition laws
The ACCC is urging the federal government to implement new competition laws to counter the growing dominance of digital platforms such as Apple and Google. [ + ]
A/NZ critical infrastructure industry to see big security uplift
Experts from Nozomi Networks expect a significant security uplift for critical infrastructure industries across Australia and New Zealand in 2024. [ + ]
NEXTDC breaks ground on $80m Darwin data centre
Data centre operator NEXTDC has revealed plans to launch an 8 MW data centre in Darwin to support the NT's Digital Territory Action Plan. [ + ]
Government raises $721.2m from 5G spectrum sale
Telstra has emerged as by far the biggest spender in an auction of mid-band 5G spectrum which will net $721.2m in revenue for the government. [ + ]
School leaders, experts convene for vaping roundtable
The growing issue of vaping in schools was discussed at a NSW Government roundtable in November. [ + ]
Organisations adopt segmentation to fight ransomware
A study conducted by Akamai found that to address the growing threat of ransomware, organisations in APJ are increasingly turning to network segmentation. [ + ]
RMIT, Tide Foundation validate cryptography breakthrough
RMIT and the Tide Foundation have been working to validate a new approach to cryptography that promises to be far more secure than conventional approaches. [ + ]
Simulation game teaches students about fire danger
The challenges posed by fire in desert country are highlighted in a new simulation game designed for students, Indigenous rangers and landowners. [ + ]
Government to help SMEs improve cybersecurity
The federal government will invest $18.2m in two initiatives aimed at helping SMEs shore up their defences against — and recover from — cyber attacks. [ + ]
2023 Premier's Coding Challenge winners announced
The 2023 Premier's Coding Challenge awards ceremony has been held in Brisbane, with 22 STEM students acknowledged. [ + ]
