Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Security getting bigger piece of IT budgets
12% of Australian tech budgets are now dedicated to cybersecurity — up from 6% in the previous year. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
World Edtech Startup Challenge winner announced
Secret Pirates Entertainment Inc. has taken out the top prize at the 2022 World Edtech Startup Challenge. [ + ]
Augmented reality moves to the art world
Groundbreaking AR technology is providing a new and innovative platform for Australian contemporary artists to present their work. [ + ]
75% of Aussies would change jobs for more money
Data from an RMIT Online survey reveals inflation is pressuring workers to ask for pay raises. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
CSIRO to fund $1.2m robotics scholarship program
CSIRO will use the prize money from its recent second-place finish at the 'Robot Olympics' to fund a robotics scholarship program for under-represented groups. [ + ]
FirstWave to help put first woman on the moon
Australia's FirstWave Cloud Technology has secured an extension of its role providing software in support of NASA's Artemis Moon to Mars program. [ + ]
