Industry News
Cyber-safety co acquires phone stores to bundle offering
Child cyber-safety specialist SafeToNet has acquired 77 German mobile phone stores in a bid to pre-load or bundle its online safety software. [ + ]
Post-COVID remote work could make it or break it for workers
Workers could consider leaving their jobs if employers do not allow them to work remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals a report from Questionmark. [ + ]
Funding for SA software co a win for students
South Australian company Makers Empire will enhance its educational design software and equip more school students with 3D printing. [ + ]
New ISACA certification to help upskill IT professionals
ISACA has launched a new certification to help students and career changers build IT knowledge and skills to thrive in the IT sector. [ + ]
Report: Rise in cloud-based email threats during COVID-19
Trend Micro Incorporated has revealed that it detected double-digit year-on-year increases in malware, credential theft and phishing emails in 2020. [ + ]
Edtech company named Aus National Service Provider of PISA
Janison Education Group has been accredited as the Australian NSP for the PISA for Schools assessment. [ + ]
The do your :bit challenge is on!
Entrants are challenged to let their imagination go wild and to combine creativity and technology to come up with solutions for the UN's Global Goals. [ + ]
Stone & Chalk launches program to boost start-up job market
Stone & Chalk, with funding from LaunchVic, has launched an 18-month program to help Victorians break into the tech start-up and scale-up market. [ + ]
PC shipments to continue to surge in 2021
PC shipments grew 12.9% in 2020 and are on track to grow 18.2% in 2021 as consumers and businesses adapt to the new normal, IDC estimates. [ + ]
Upcoming Keysight Conference to display measurement solutions
The Keysight Multi-Industry Virtual Live Conference will showcase test and measurement solutions that accelerate innovation for a range of industries. [ + ]
Big Science Competition free to schools Australia-wide
One of Australia's biggest national science competitions is being offered to schools and students across Australia free of charge for the first time. [ + ]
Early access to new Google Workspace for Education features
The team at Google Workspace for Education is offering administrators and educators the chance to test out potential new features. [ + ]
Register for Microsoft E2 digital exchange
Microsoft Education is inviting attendees to register for Microsoft E2, an online educators event running 22–24 March 2021. [ + ]
Online music education platform collaborates with Kimbra
Innovative online music education platform Soundfly has announced a partnership with Grammy-winning artist Kimbra. [ + ]
RingCentral extends Aussie presence with new data centre
RingCentral has launched an Australian data centre, along with RingCentral Video and RingCentral Rooms, to meet demand for remote working solutions. [ + ]
