Industry News
Unlocking the secret to private messaging apps
Unless your messaging app offers end-to-end encryption, your private conversations may be accessed without your consent, says UNSW Institute for Cyber Security. [ + ]
Safety app launched for young children
A safety app designed for young children aged four to six has been launched by the KIDS Foundation and Itty Bitty Apps. [ + ]
MinterEllison opts for Appian
MinterEllison, one of Australia's largest law firms, has automated its business process management system on the Appian Low-Code Platform. [ + ]
New Victorian angel investment groups receive funding
Three new angel investor networks backed by LaunchVic are set to unlock as much as $9 million in early-stage capital market over the next two years. [ + ]
Study to understand gender in local cybersecurity sector
RMIT has partnered with the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) to better understand important gender dimensions in the Australian security sector. [ + ]
ACCC to explore state of competition in social media
As part of its five-year Digital Platforms Inquiry, the ACCC is consulting on issues including the state of competition for social media services in Australia. [ + ]
Scattergun Kubernetes deployments risking complexity, cost and data loss
Research commissioned by Veritas has found that businesses are failing to capitalise on joined-up strategies for Kubernetes deployments. [ + ]
Microsoft commits to reduced ANZ data centre emissions
Microsoft has partnered with Ecotricity to ensure the company's new data centre region in NZ is powered by 100% carbon-free energy. [ + ]
Aspiring young scientists awarded
A range of science awards has been presented to school students across Queensland. [ + ]
Helping Indigenous children with mental health
An early childhood program focused on helping Aboriginal children communicate their emotions has received an additional $2.7 million in funding. [ + ]
La Trobe adopts Informatica's Customer 360
Victoria's La Trobe University is adopting Informatica's AI-powered Customer 360 SaaS platform to help improve its student life cycle management. [ + ]
Stolen cookies used to bypass MFA: Sophos
Attackers are exploiting stolen authentication cookies from compromised networks to bypass multi-factor authentication and gain access to corporate resources. [ + ]
Reddit courting developers for new platform
Reddit is calling for Australian developers to join a waitlist for access to its developer platform. [ + ]
Partnership to provide equal opportunities in tech
Orro Group has partnered with UTS and WSU in a scholarship program that aims to equalise opportunities in the IT and tech sector. [ + ]
Former NASA astronaut inspires high school students
A former NASA astronaut has recently spoken about her STEM career with high school students from Western Sydney. [ + ]
