Industry News
Drone delivery business outlines future plans
Wing CEO Adam Woodworth says it's time to focus on the best way to harness an entire fleet for efficient delivery, rather than the drones themselves. [ + ]
New work group aims to shore up data centre security
The Trusted Computing Group's new Data Centre Work Group will devise ways to protect data centres worldwide against boot code injection and other attacks. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
SolarWinds Sydney data centre launched
SolarWinds has announced the launch of its first IT service management (ITSM) data centre in Australia. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Smartphone use rising among young kids
Two out of five Australian children own their own smartphone, according to research by Finder. [ + ]
Vaping inquiry to examine measures in schools
Steps being undertaken by schools to discourage vaping will form part of a Queensland parliamentary inquiry. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
