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Canberra's face-off with Facebook
Is the news media bargaining code a victory for all Australian news content producers, or is it just big tech versus big news media? [ + ]
Transport for NSW affected by Accellion breach
Transport for NSW has warned that some of its data was stolen in December's attack on the popular secure file transfer system operated by Accellion. [ + ]
Nationwide principal study shows surprise benefits from shutdowns
A national survey of more than 450 school principals has highlighted the extreme challenges faced by Australian schools and students during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Tech giants agree to fake news code
Technology giants have signed on to self-regulation aimed at tackling online misinformation, but the industry code has been slammed as toothless and inadequate. [ + ]
Appian's automation insights: key trends for 2021
Low-code automation solutions help organisations automate complex workflows at rapid speed, positioning them to respond to the unexpected into the future. [ + ]
Australia will need 6.5m new digital workers by 2025
Yet another report, this time commissioned by AWS, has highlighted a huge looming digital skills gap facing Australia by 2025. [ + ]
Attacks on critical infrastructure accelerating
A new report from Nozomi Networks found that cyber threats facing industrial and critical infrastructure have grown to an all-time high. [ + ]
Facebook bans news for Australian users
Facebook has dropped a bomb by following through on its threats to ban Australian users from sharing news and Australian news media from posting content. [ + ]
CyberCX, AustCyber launch CyberSeek portal
Cybersecurity services company CyberCX and AustCyber have launched a platform designed to track Australia's cyber skills shortage in real time. [ + ]
How collaboration helped Canberra through COVID-19
Twelve months after the extent of the pandemic's impact became clear, the ACT's Education Directorate has reflected on its performance. [ + ]
Stone & Chalk merges with AustCyber
AustCyber will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Stone & Chalk, in an initiative aimed at accelerating growth for Australian emerging tech companies. [ + ]
NBN Co boosts revenue by 25% in 1H21
NBN Co improved its revenue by 25% to $2.26bn in 1H21 as it worked towards achieving its first ever positive full-year EBITDA. [ + ]
3 in 4 Aussie orgs faced phishing attacks in 2020
Nearly three-quarters of Australian organisations faced a phishing attack in 2020 with 60% facing a successful attack, Proofpoint research suggests. [ + ]
A Google exit from Australia would devastate SMEs
Google exiting the Australian market over the news media bargaining code would have a major impact on customer-facing SMEs, IBISWorld warns. [ + ]
Still a lot to learn about effects of VR
A new study from the University of South Australia highlights potential for longer-lasting after effects from a virtual reality (VR) workout. [ + ]
