Industry News
Australian organisations embracing automation
Three in five Australian organisations polled in a recent survey expect to scale or achieve an enterprise-wide robotics process automation deployment by 2025. [ + ]
App helps strike balance in students' daily routine
A new app created by the University of South Australia is helping parents plan the healthiest possible schedule for their kids. [ + ]
Inequitable funding for public schools
There must be a renewed focus on increased public school funding, according to the Australian Education Union. [ + ]
UST and GGI to collaborate on green technologies
Digital transformation specialist UST and Green Grid Inc have teamed up to drive innovation in the green technology marketplace. [ + ]
TAFE teachers begin protected industrial action
TAFE teachers in NSW have voted in favour of industrial action, during a Protected Action Ballot. [ + ]
New branding for DiviPay
Spend management platform DiviPay has today announced it will operate under a new brand identity and name — Weel. [ + ]
Female-led cyber startups focus of Aust–India exchange program
Australian and Indian women entrepreneurs in cyber and critical technology have an opportunity to launch businesses internationally under a groundbreaking program. [ + ]
Education scholarships offered for disadvantaged students
NSW students from Years 10–12 (or TAFE equivalent) are now able to apply for a $1000 scholarship to help meet the cost of studying. [ + ]
Banking-as-a-service set to hit mainstream: Gartner
Gartner has named banking-as-a-service, the public cloud for banking, AI chatbots and social messaging payment apps as transformative banking technology trends. [ + ]
Better support for students with disability
The federal government has launched informative new resources to help those with a disability better access education and training. [ + ]
Streamlining IT service management
ProbeX receives between 6500 and 8000 IT tickets each month, with just 20 service-desk IT staff to support the entire business. [ + ]
Expanding air quality monitoring in schools
The CleanAir Schools pilot program, developed by UNSW researchers, will be expanded to more schools over the next two years. [ + ]
Greater education needed surrounding child sex abuse
The University of South Australia has brought together top child protection experts to explore the issue of child sexual exploitation. [ + ]
Focus on neuro-inclusivity in tech sector
IT consultant auticon counsels clients on the strengths of neurodiversity and specialises in placing people into tech sector roles. [ + ]
Supply chain leaving Aussie orgs at risk of ransomware
Around 68% of Australian IT leaders believe their supply chain partners and customers are leaving them more exposed to ransomware attacks, research suggests. [ + ]
