Industry News
On the hunt for space tech startups
The search is on for the next cohort of The Future Technology Program, and this time it's reaching for the stars. [ + ]
AI has key role to play in customer support
Research published by Lenovo indicates that employees see the benefits of AI in providing IT support but prefer a mix of AI and human interactions. [ + ]
Campaign to ban mobile phones at school
A new campaign that builds awareness about the importance of mobile phone bans in high schools has been launched by the SA Government. [ + ]
SolarWinds Sydney data centre launched
SolarWinds has announced the launch of its first IT service management (ITSM) data centre in Australia. [ + ]
Smartphone use rising among young kids
Two out of five Australian children own their own smartphone, according to research by Finder. [ + ]
Lack of independent play harming mental health
The rise in mental health disorders among school-aged children could be attributed to fewer opportunities for them to play without direct adult supervision. [ + ]
Vaping inquiry to examine measures in schools
Steps being undertaken by schools to discourage vaping will form part of a Queensland parliamentary inquiry. [ + ]
Acer restructures ANZ operations
Acer Australia and New Zealand has announced a restructure into three business units, as well as several new senior management appointments and a new brand. [ + ]
Udemy: Tech skills are the most in-demand skills in Aust
Online learning destination Udemy has released its Q4 2022 Workplace Learning Index showing tech skills are the most in-demand in Australia and the world. [ + ]
ACCC examining expanding digital platform ecosystems
The expansion of mega platforms owned by Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft are on the radar of the ACCC. [ + ]
Cognizant expands NZ presence
Cognizant has announced the appointment of Simone Moors as Country Managing Director, New Zealand, along with plans for significant growth in the region. [ + ]
Why are IT leaders not concerned about breach risk?
New research suggests 2022's major data breaches have had little impact on how IT decision-makers view risk to their organisations. [ + ]
ServiceNow teams with La Trobe on new course
ServiceNow, La Trobe University and management consultancy e-Centric Innovations have launched Australia's first ServiceNow Application Developer course. [ + ]
UST secures prestigious Google Cloud certifications
Digital transformation and cloud migration company UST has secured three new Google Cloud certifications for its suite of solutions. [ + ]
Management changes at Verizon
A senior management reshuffle at Verizon Communications is designed to set a path for future growth plans, the company says. [ + ]
