Industry News
Air conditioning rolled out for state schools
As part of the Queensland Government's Cooler Cleaner Schools Program, all Darling Downs South West region state schools are now air-conditioned. [ + ]
A/NZ IT leaders would sacrifice security for performance
More than half of IT leaders from Australia and New Zealand polled by F5 Networks admit that they would turn off security features to improve performance. [ + ]
Immuta announces A/NZ expansion
Data security company Immuta has appointed Anthony Farr to lead the company's expansion into Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Innovation education for 'gap year' generation
Following a nearly two-year hiatus of international travel and study programs, edtech company HEX has launched its global immersive program for startups. [ + ]
Flood-affected schools reopening
Six Queensland schools that were closed or at reduced capacity due to flooding will all be reopened in time for Term 2. [ + ]
Tackling violence in schools
The WA Government has launched the third stage of a campaign aimed at combating violence in schools. [ + ]
Secure and sustainable retirement of business IT equipment
Dell Technologies has expanded its Asset Recovery Services (ARS) with new availability in Australia. [ + ]
Seagate, Phison to launch new line of NVMe SSDs
Seagate and NAND flash controller provider Phison have expanded their existing SSD partnership to meet enterprise customers' evolving storage demands. [ + ]
Apple developer conference returns
Apple has announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in an online format from 6–10 June 2022, with free attendance for developers. [ + ]
Alexis Crowell to head up Intel in SE Asia & ANZ
Intel Corporation has appointed Alexis Crowell as Managing Director for the company's 'Asia Territory'. [ + ]
Australian researchers tackle diamond quantum computing
La Trobe, RMIT and Australian–German company Quantum Brilliance are collaborating to develop techniques for manufacturing chips for diamond quantum computers. [ + ]
Adelaide Engineering Hub launch to create 100+ new jobs
More good news for the growing focus on innovation in Adelaide, with digital, cloud and advisory service provider Avanade announcing a new Engineering Hub. [ + ]
New rules to protect consumers against SIM swap fraud
New rules require stronger customer identity checks to prevent SIM swap fraud in Australia. [ + ]
ACS calls on candidates to make tech a priority
The ACS has urged all political parties contesting the upcoming election to recognise the importance of tech to Australia's economy. [ + ]
Cert III in IT course returns
An accredited vocational training course, the Cert III in Information Technology returns to Gippsland TAFE this year, thanks to support from Aussie Broadband. [ + ]
