Industry News
Attackers extorting victims with fake ransomware claims
A new cybercrime email campaign uncovered by Avast attempts to fool victims into thinking they have been the victim of a ransomware or data extortion attack. [ + ]
ANZ public cloud adoption to surge, says Microsoft
A new report predicts that by 2026, public cloud adoption will generate billions of dollars in new revenue for organisations in the cloud technology ecosystem. [ + ]
Education 'to-do' list from OECD outlook
The latest OECD Education Policy Outlook for Australia highlights the need to address funding inequity across the country. [ + ]
AI in education: opportunity or risk?
The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) will bring education leaders together to consider generative AI in the sector. [ + ]
Coupa appoints new senior VP
Coupa Software has appointed Mark Innes as Senior Vice President – Sales, APJ, in a move to expand its presence in the region. [ + ]
Alternative school suspension program launches
School students who are suspended become more likely to engage in antisocial or violent behaviour. [ + ]
OVHCloud celebrates 20 years of liquid cooling
OVHCloud has celebrated its 20th year of innovating in liquid cooling technologies for data centres. [ + ]
Australian employees embrace AI IT support
Australian employees see the potential benefits of AI to improve IT support, but still prefer a mix of AI and human interaction, research suggests. [ + ]
Three mega tech trends shaping the future
New research from Accenture has found that three mega tech trends are ushering in a new era. [ + ]
Aussie startup rolls out VR program for autistic teens
Australian VR and AR studio Start Beyond has created a VR program to help autistic teens navigate social scenarios without the real-life emotional risk. [ + ]
Teacher stress and job satisfaction: study
A new study at the University of Missouri provides insight into why so many stressed and burnt-out teachers are leaving the profession. [ + ]
Smart TVs a gateway to home networks for hackers
The Trend Micro 2022 Annual Cybersecurity Roundup report has been published, showing consumer data is likely to end up on the Dark Web, among other findings. [ + ]
Officeworks partners with RELEX to improve supply chain
Officeworks is set to partner with supply chain and retail planning solution provider RELEX Solutions to improve demand forecasting and replenishment processes. [ + ]
Eye-tracking tech could save building industry millions
New eye-tracking technologies embedded into 3D headsets could help identify building defects earlier in the construction process, potentially saving millions. [ + ]
Australian consumers demand personalised CX
Australian brands are under competing pressures to cut costs, improve security and deliver personalised customer experiences, new research suggests. [ + ]
