Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Monash helping guide Melbourne's smart city push
Monash University and the City of Melbourne have published a report into research exploring the potential for public data to improve smart city outcomes. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Younger Australians demand flexible working
Well over half of Australians aged under 35 would consider looking for a new job if their employer demanded a full-time return to the office, research suggests. [ + ]
From tradie to teacher
A $10 million pilot program to boost the number of industrial technology and design teachers has been announced by the Queensland Government. [ + ]
Future Technology Program to push startup success
KPMG Australia and Stone & Chalk have joined forces to launch the Future Technology Program, a commitment to help Australian startups succeed. [ + ]
Why aren't businesses recovering e-waste value?
Only 50% of senior IT business leaders recognise the potential economic value of their organisation's e-waste, according to a new report from Lenovo. [ + ]
Limiting mobile phone use in classrooms
An announcement by the NSW Opposition to restrict the use of mobile phones in high school classrooms has been welcomed by the Centre for Digital Wellbing. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
LEDC opens new data centre in Albury Wodonga
Leading Edge Data Centres has opened its latest edge data centre in the regional hub of Albury Wodonga. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
