Industry News
Regional connectivity funding to boost remote education
Applications have opened for the government-funded Regional Connectivity Program. [ + ]
Barracuda has tracked over 100K BEC attacks this year
Barracuda Networks researchers have this year identified over 6170 email addresses from legitimate services that have been used in over 100,000 BEC attacks. [ + ]
UTS unveils Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute
UTS has launched the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute, which will oversee a major $3.3 million AI analysis project, led by ARC Future Fellow Lu Qin. [ + ]
Global perspectives on the future of education
Teachers and parents around the world are keen to understand the future path for education in light of the rapidly evolving current environment. [ + ]
NZ's UFB program passes one million connections
Ultra-fast broadband is now available to 83% of New Zealand's population and overall uptake is sitting at 58.9%. [ + ]
RPA will help businesses recover from COVID, says IDC
Half of A/NZ businesses say there will be more demand for robotic process automation solutions this year as they shift from crisis mode to recovery mode. [ + ]
New app teaches kids how data is used on social platforms
A new educational app is helping kids protect their privacy online by showing what happens to the data they share on social media platforms. [ + ]
NSW announces 'Industry 4.0' diploma
The NSW Government has introduced a new diploma in advanced manufacturing to help support the state's emerging advanced manufacturing industry. [ + ]
NEXTDC opens new Perth data centre
NEXTDC has opened a new 20 MW P2 data centre in the Perth CBD to augment its existing P1 data centre in that city. [ + ]
"Wellness-equipped" smart offices tipped to boom
Workers itching to ditch remote working for a return to the office will want a new working environment supported by new tech solutions. [ + ]
New online reading and numeracy assessment tool expanded
A new assessment tool designed for use during the COVID-19 pandemic is expanding to Year 3 students after overwhelmingly positive feedback. [ + ]
Claroty uncovers VPN product vulnerabilities
Claroty said it has found and reported critical vulnerabilities in three popular VPN products used in industry to provide secure access to IoT devices. [ + ]
The future of education: online event
As the dust settles and education systems around the world assess responses to recent events, a global online conference focuses on future direction. [ + ]
93% of security pros lack the needed tools
Most security professionals lack the tools to detect known security threats and close known vulnerabilities, research from LogRhythm found. [ + ]
Interactive panels provide immersive learning experience
The Victorian College for the Deaf is a modern teaching establishment that utilises technology to provide a safe and engaging learning environment. [ + ]
