Industry News
Local drone tech startup launches in NZ
Positioned as an 'Uber service for drones', Aerologix connects drone pilots and customers based on the need for aerial imagery and data. [ + ]
Changi Airport Group launches metaverse experience
Accenture has helped Singapore's Changi Airport Group set up its own virtual destination on Roblox, the popular metaverse platform. [ + ]
Reducing screen time during the school holidays
Adding structure and reducing screen time is key to keeping kids healthy over the school holidays, research shows. [ + ]
Boosting equity and diversity in STEM
The five-year, multimillion-dollar STEM Together program has launched for students in Years 5–10. [ + ]
Attackers extorting victims with fake ransomware claims
A new cybercrime email campaign uncovered by Avast attempts to fool victims into thinking they have been the victim of a ransomware or data extortion attack. [ + ]
AWS launches new generative AI tools
AWS has launched a series of solutions aimed at making generative AI more accessible to customers, including a service for building generative AI applications. [ + ]
Macquarie Telecom signals name change
Macquarie Telecom Group has announced that it intends to change its listed company name to Macquarie Technology Group, reflecting the company's evolution. [ + ]
Science peak body calls for culture change
Science and Technology Australia has called on the government to ensure Australia is in a position to change its cultural relationship with science. [ + ]
Education 'to-do' list from OECD outlook
The latest OECD Education Policy Outlook for Australia highlights the need to address funding inequity across the country. [ + ]
AI in education: opportunity or risk?
The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) will bring education leaders together to consider generative AI in the sector. [ + ]
Coupa appoints new senior VP
Coupa Software has appointed Mark Innes as Senior Vice President – Sales, APJ, in a move to expand its presence in the region. [ + ]
ANZ public cloud adoption to surge, says Microsoft
A new report predicts that by 2026, public cloud adoption will generate billions of dollars in new revenue for organisations in the cloud technology ecosystem. [ + ]
OVHCloud celebrates 20 years of liquid cooling
OVHCloud has celebrated its 20th year of innovating in liquid cooling technologies for data centres. [ + ]
Alternative school suspension program launches
School students who are suspended become more likely to engage in antisocial or violent behaviour. [ + ]
Three mega tech trends shaping the future
New research from Accenture has found that three mega tech trends are ushering in a new era. [ + ]
