Industry News
New APJ appointments at Elastic
Elastic has announced a swathe of senior leadership appointments in Asia Pacific and Japan. [ + ]
Trades and tech: supporting female students
Young women are being encouraged by the Victorian Government to pursue dedicated education streams in the trades and tech sector. [ + ]
AI could soon defeat most cybersecurity measures
Three in four cybersecurity pros believe there could soon be an offensive AI powerful enough to bypass most current security measures. [ + ]
Bitdefender shines light on YouTube channel hijacking
In a new report, Bitdefender reveals it has identified a recent rapid uptick in the prevalence of YouTube stream-jacking attacks. [ + ]
Equinix explores viability of hydrogen-powered DCs
Equinix has collaborated with the National University of Singapore on a research project exploring the viability of backup hydrogen fuel cells for data centres. [ + ]
Mobile phones banned in classrooms across NSW
A statewide ban of mobile phones in public high schools has come into effect across NSW. [ + ]
Quiz-based learning: trialling AI in schools
An AI trial has commenced across 10 Queensland state schools, involving 500 students and 25 teachers. [ + ]
Combating cybercrime a shared responsibility
We need a more transparent and collective approach to cybercrime, including strengthening our intelligence and reducing barriers for attacked organisations. [ + ]
One in three Australians eyeing a new job
New industry research shows that cost of living increases and changes in employee priorities are putting pressure on firms to engage and retain talent. [ + ]
Research explores study stress and poor sleep
More than 50% of students are struggling with sleep as a consequence of exam study stress, a new study suggests. [ + ]
Oceania security teams still understaffed
ISACA's new State of Cybersecurity report shows that Oceania security teams are dealing with talent and budget shortages despite the growing cyberthreat. [ + ]
Swimming industry giant opts for SugarCRM
Waterco has selected Sugar Sell Advanced to power sales automation with AI-driven workflows and predictive analytics. [ + ]
Avanade and Swinburne partner on learning content
Avanade and Swinburne Uni have announced a partnership to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate learning content on innovation and entrepreneurship. [ + ]
Australian workers suffer from app overload
More than half of Australian workers report having to use six or more workplace apps every week, which is draining productivity and causing workplace stress. [ + ]
Cloud-enabled SMEs to boost Aussie economy
A new report released by AWS estimates that Australian SMEs could add $9.3 billion in productivity gains to the economy by 2030. [ + ]
