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The future of virtual reality
It's a truism that you need to keep learning, growing and challenging yourself. Information technology (IT) provides more opportunity for this compared to other fields — it seems every time you turn around there's a new service, API product, business model and more. [ + ]
Global framework for fighting ransomware released
The multinational Ransomware Task Force is urging governments and industry leaders worldwide to collaborate to combat the growing ransomware scourge. [ + ]
Parents concerned about digital distraction
New research from the Gonski Institute for Education shows parents are concerned about distraction caused by digital devices. [ + ]
Telcos to pay $647.6m for 26 GHz spectrum
Five telecommunications companies, including Telstra, Optus and TPG/Vodafone, will pay a combined $647.6m for prized 26 GHz mmWave 5G spectrum. [ + ]
Why small and wide data matters
Disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic cause historical data that reflect past conditions for organisations to quickly become obsolete. [ + ]
Pulse Secure VPN appliances targeted in APT campaign
FireEye's Mandiant has detailed a new attack campaign by an APT group that could be linked to the Chinese government targeting Pulse Secure VPN appliances. [ + ]
Organisations struggling to deliver on data strategy
New research from MIT Technology Review and Databricks suggests that only 13% of organisations are truly succeeding at delivering on their data strategies. [ + ]
Poor air quality in classrooms detrimental to learning
Australian schools need better ventilation to improve student health and productivity, says new UNSW research. [ + ]
Continuing professional development for IT specialists
Leaders must be committed to continually improving their teams' skills and knowledge in IT and cybersecurity. A CPD policy is a great way do to this. [ + ]
DC voltage converter — how to choose the right one?
Voltage converter, voltage divider, linear stabiliser — which one should you choose? [ + ]
Today's COVID-tech workplace reimagined for the future
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many workplaces shifted to remote work. With a return to offices on the horizon, how will workplaces change and adapt? [ + ]
Preventing collusion in online exams
Cheating has always been a concern for educators; even more so in a world of remote learning and online testing where student collusion flourishes. [ + ]
Can artificial intelligence create art?
As machines become more sophisticated, will artificial intelligence be the evolution or the end of art? [ + ]
Low-code and hyperautomation: the future of digital transformation
Low-code is an integral part of hyperautomation, that could help IT developers rapidly create enterprise applications, and boost digital transformation. [ + ]
More Mac malware detected in 2020 than ever before
An investigation into the state of macOS malware by Atlas VPN has found that malware developed to target macOS surged by over 1000% in 2020. [ + ]
