Industry News
Overcoming barriers with virtual tech work experience
Virtual work experience opportunities will be created for high schoolers and those facing barriers to employment. [ + ]
Defence opens applications for 2023 Cyber Gap program
The 2023 ADF Cyber Gap program, which seeks to encourage students studying for cyber qualifications to pursue careers in defence, is now open for applications. [ + ]
CIOs must step up to lead digital geopolitics
Amid the rapidly changing geopolitical climate, CIOs must take the role of assessing and mitigating their enterprise's digital geopolitical risk, Gartner warns. [ + ]
Equinix completes $23m expansion of Melbourne's ME2
Eqinix has completed the phase 2 expansion of its ME2 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre, located in Port Melbourne. [ + ]
Accenture announces ANZ leadership changes
Accenture's Scott Hahn now leads ANZ strategic operations and Matt Coates succeeds Scott as ANZ Technology lead. [ + ]
Latitude Finance hit with $1.55m penalty for spam breaches
Latitude Finance Australia has paid a $1.55 million infringement notice to the ACMA for over 3 million breaches of the Spam Act 2003. [ + ]
Sydney FC extends partnership with GoTo
GoTo has extended its official partnership with Sydney FC and increased its commitment to the Sky Blues. [ + ]
Using metaverse video games to teach coding
An educational platform that teaches kids computer programming through video games set in the metaverse has launched. [ + ]
Security getting bigger piece of IT budgets
12% of Australian tech budgets are now dedicated to cybersecurity — up from 6% in the previous year. [ + ]
The murky world of biometric engines
Individuals are unknowingly at risk of becoming victims of deep fake scams or online stalking through seemingly innocuous activities. [ + ]
Proofpoint exposes threat actor targeting Australia
Proofpoint has published a report into a China-aligned threat actor targeting Australian government departments and businesses operating in the South China Sea. [ + ]
Govt urged to improve digital investments
The Productivity Commission has urged the government to invest in improved connectivity in regional areas to ensure Australia keeps pace with the digital curve. [ + ]
3% pay rise for teachers
A 3% wage increase will be paid to more than 30,000 Western Australian public school teachers, effective from 1 September 2022. [ + ]
AU businesses still not realising value from tech investments
A new global study shows Australian organisations are failing to realise potential from tech investments due to gaps in business goals and strategies. [ + ]
Custom social platform targets gap-year travellers
Gap-year travel specialist Global Work & Travel has launched its own custom-built social platform designed to help solo travellers connect while on the road. [ + ]
