Industry News
Total nbn connections pass 8.1m
The ACCC's Wholesale Market Indicators report shows that there were 8.1m premises connected to the nbn in Q4 as the principal rollout was announced complete. [ + ]
Next-gen G Suite for Education increases options
Google is introducing Google Workspace for Education, the next-generation of G Suite for Education. [ + ]
Data-driven culture could help SMEs make informed decisions
A report from RSM Australia has urged SMEs to develop a culture that values data-driven insights, to better identify and prioritise strategic initiatives. [ + ]
Aussie tech skills shortage a barrier to global economy
A report from Accenture has revealed that Australian organisations are falling behind globally in data and automation, due to a lack of tech talent and skills. [ + ]
Department of Defence to host maritime robotics competition
The Department of Defence will host RobotX, an international autonomous maritime robotic vehicles competition, in Sydney in 2022. [ + ]
NEXTDC named most reliable data centre at APAC Business Awards
Data centre operator NEXTDC has received recognition for its services during the COVID-19 pandemic at the 2020 APAC Business Awards. [ + ]
Secure Logic names new head of Innovation Centre
Security provider Secure Logic has hired Atlassian alumnus Dmitry Samokhvalov as head of product and engineering and its Innovation Centre. [ + ]
Aus teachers invited to explore GLOBE
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is a NASA-sponsored international science and education program. [ + ]
Digitial Learning Day
Digital Learning Day was launched to highlight the value of technology in schools. [ + ]
nandin joins DFGN, boosts cross-industry collaboration
ANSTO has announced plans to expand its global connections, with the nandin Innovation Centre to join the Design Factory Global Network. [ + ]
55% of Aussies would trust a robot for financial advice
Finance professionals are urged to upskill, as research from Oracle reveals that 55% of Aussies trust robots more than humans with their finances. [ + ]
Boab AI reveals first Aussie cohort, launches $100m fund
Boab AI has announced the first cohort of its Australian scale-ups, including PI.EXCHANGE and Remi AI, and the launch of its $100 million Boab Global AI Fund. [ + ]
Recipients of NBN innovation awards announced
The recipients of the inaugural 2020 Innovate with NBN Awards include WUNA Hold Access for its digital wallet designed for First Nations people. [ + ]
ACSC releases cybersecurity report for health sector
The ACSC has released its 2020 Health Sector Snapshot, revealing that ransomware is currently the most significant threat to the Australian health sector. [ + ]
Union flags concerns with e-learning replacement
A recent report highlighs concerns raised by the QTU in response to plans for the replacement of an 18-year-old online learning platform. [ + ]
