Industry News
Colocation services market to triple by 2030
Frost & Sullivan expects the global colocation services market to grow at a 12.4% CAGR to reach over $225bn by 2030. [ + ]
Orro acquires eSecure to boost cybersecurity skills
IT services company Orro has acquired managed security services provider eSecure to bolster its cybersecurity services offerings. [ + ]
New AI centre to partner with Australian business
RMIT's Centre for Industrial AI Research and Innovation (CIAIRI) will bring leading researchers in AI together with industry partners. [ + ]
BlackBerry updates SecuSUITE to secure phone calls from eavesdropping
BlackBerry has updated its SecuSUITE for Government solution to offer full end-to-end encryption for group phone calls, to better protect government agencies. [ + ]
Embedding consent education into the curriculum
A roundtable discussion is due to be held about how best to teach respectful relationships, sex and consent within schools. [ + ]
AustCyber announces return of Australian Cyber Week 2021
AustCyber's 2021 Australian Cyber Week is scheduled for 25–29 October and will generate awareness about the Australian cybersecurity industry. [ + ]
Microsoft partner Avanade appoints new Australia GM
Microsoft partner Avanade has appointed Laura Malcolm as its Australia General Manager, responsible for accelerating the growth of Avanade's Australian business. [ + ]
School kids use app to protect wildlife
School students from Kangaroo Island are using an app to help protect bushfire-impacted birds. [ + ]
Unhappy customers spending up to $1.2bn more on phone plans
A new survey from comparison website Finder has revealed that Australians are paying an extra $1.2 billion per year on mobile phone plans with which they are unsatisfied. [ + ]
Cyber threats surge 13% in FY21: ACSC
The ACSC's Annual Cyber Threat Report found that cyber threats reported to the agency grew 13% during FY21 as attackers sought to take advantage of the pandemic. [ + ]
ANZ organisations recognised for CX excellence
Cloud CX platform Genesys has recognised organisations across the world for innovation and dedication to reimagining the customer experience. [ + ]
Queensland Rugby League invests in TechnologyOne SaaS solution
Queensland Rugby League has invested in OneCorporate, a new enterprise software solution from TechnologyOne, to enhance its back-end technology systems. [ + ]
Schoolzine, Enquiry Tracker form partnership
Provider of K-12 CRM technology, Enquiry Tracker, has formed a strategic partnership with Schoolzine, a parent engagement platform. [ + ]
MYOB, Thoughtworks partner to nurture tech talent
MYOB and Thoughtworks have partnered to provide emerging tech talent with mentoring and real-world operational experiences to address Australia's skills shortage. [ + ]
EFTPOS launches eQR, eComm APIs
EFTPOS has announced the availability of new APIs to enable Australian fintechs to create solutions using its planned eQR and eComm payment functionalities. [ + ]
