Industry News
High school phone ban consult begins
NSW public schools have begun consultation with the state government over how to implement the new mobile phone ban. [ + ]
IT leaders struggle with complex cloud environments
Nearly all senior IT leaders worldwide report having been impacted in some way by the increasing complexity of multicloud environments, research suggests. [ + ]
Australians falling for bank impersonation scams
The ACCC's Scamwatch received over 14,000 reports about bank impersonation scams last year, with consumers losing more than $20 million in savings. [ + ]
Australian businesses becoming ransomware repeat victims
A new report shows that Australian organisations are increasingly falling prey to successful ransomware attacks — in many cases, multiple times. [ + ]
TIO aims to lead service for digital platform complaints
The TIO believes it is the right body to handle digital platform complaints as it is an established EDR scheme trusted by industry, government and consumers. [ + ]
AIIA publishes navigating AI report
The Australian Information Industry Association has published a pair of papers aimed at helping Australian businesses safely and responsibly adopt AI. [ + ]
Gartner publishes top eight cybersecurity predictions
Nearly half of current security leaders will have jumped ship to new roles by 2026, according to Gartner's cybersecurity predictions. [ + ]
TCA welcomes new National Reconstruction Fund
The National Reconstruction Fund will help build Australia's technology industries in strategically important areas, according to the Tech Council of Australia. [ + ]
Tech trial at Pilbara lithium mine
Pilbara Minerals will trial technology from Brisbane-based Plotlogic under an initial 12-month contract at its Pilgangoora Project site. [ + ]
Back to school with workplace safety program
Victorian students are learning the skills to stay safe in their first jobs, thanks to a new WorkSafe program. [ + ]
Databricks tool helps businesses create their own AI model
Databricks has released Dolly, a platform businesses can use to create their own ChatGPT-like tools at a low cost. [ + ]
Teaching scholarships launched in SA
The SA Government has launched its Enabling Educator Excellence (E3) scholarships, designed to boost diversity in an education setting. [ + ]
Immersion cooling solution to support HPC
Tech solutions provider Interactive has launched an immersion cooling solution in its St Leonards data centre in Sydney. [ + ]
New executive appointments at Orro
Orro has announced two new executive appointments, bolstering the company's leadership team. [ + ]
Interactive acquires Slipstream Cyber Security
An Australian technology solutions provider is doubling down on security with the acquisition of partner Slipstream Cyber Security. [ + ]
