Industry News
Microsoft launches cybersecurity council across APAC region
Microsoft has pulled together 15 policymakers from across the Asia–Pacific region to form a cybersecurity executive council that will share threat intelligence. [ + ]
Tech in the classroom: share your stories
Google for Education is keen to hear stories about the use of Google tech in the classroom. [ + ]
Excess tech use may lower educational performance
A new study suggests that excessive technology use for entertainment may have a longer-term adverse effect on the educational development of children. [ + ]
Aussie businesses take $128m hit from payment redirection scams
Payment redirection scams were the most financially damaging scams for Australian businesses in 2020, according to the ACCC's Targeting Scams report. [ + ]
Fastly outage highlights the need for unified IT practices
Industry experts have urged organisations to boost their cyber resilience policies, after an internet outage affected many of the world's top websites. [ + ]
New content creation program from Code Camp
Content creation is one of the fastest advancing areas in tech, with the global market expected to reach US$38 billion by 2030. [ + ]
NBN Co consulting on SAU variations
NBN Co is consulting on proposed variations to its special access undertaking, including reforms of the company's controversial wholesale pricing model. [ + ]
AIIA pushes for Aus Govt to increase industry engagement
Respondents to an AIIA survey have called for the Australian Government to fully recognise the importance of the ICT industry to the Australian economy. [ + ]
Snowflake Data Cloud completes IRAP assessment
Data cloud company Snowflake has completed an Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment. [ + ]
PwC, SecurityAdvisor partner to tackle human-centric cyber risks
PwC Australia has partnered with SecurityAdvisor to create a machine learning-based solution that protects organisations from human-centric cyber risks. [ + ]
Are we ready for the AI-driven classroom?
Monash University and the Monash Data Futures Institute are hosting an online seminar to discuss the creeping use of AI into classrooms and schools. [ + ]
Harm caused by online exposure recognised
The AHISA has welcomed the Australian Government's response to the Protecting the Age of Innocence report. [ + ]
Nominations open for new Telstra Best of Business Awards
Nominations are now open for Telstra's new Best of Business Awards, which recognise exceptional leaders and small to medium-sized businesses. [ + ]
TAFE teams up with Fortinet to bolster cybersecurity skills
South Metropolitan TAFE is partnering with Fortinet in Australia to offer students hands-on and real-life cybersecurity skills. [ + ]
Oracle helps Tasmania manage COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The Tasmanian Government has set up a digital platform, powered by the Oracle Health Management System, to facilitate the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. [ + ]
