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Five essential tips to prevent ransomware attacks
To beat ransomware attacks before they happen, organisations need to be very well prepared and equipped with the right automated security tools. [ + ]
NSW named Australia's tech capital in ACS report
NSW has been named the premier Australian state for tech, with tech workers comprising 7.2% of the total workforce in 2019. [ + ]
Victoria faces slow growth in ICT workforce
Victoria's technology workforce is expected to grow by just 1.8% per annum from 2020 to 2025, the lowest projected growth nationally, according to the ACS. [ + ]
Amazon boosts renewable energy purchases with Vic wind farm
Amazon has added 3.4 gigawatts of renewable power to its portfolio, including the Hawkesdale Wind Farm in Victoria, bringing its total capacity to 6.5 GW. [ + ]
Using VR to teach in unexpected ways
SAE Creative Media Institute is using cutting-edge VR technology to deliver an immersive experience for audio students. [ + ]
Millions of devices vulnerable to TCP/IP exploits
A study into seven open source TCP/IP stacks found 33 vulnerabilities capable of triggering remote code execution, DoS and even takeover of a device. [ + ]
Future of work in the digital economy
Industry leaders and academics examine the impact of COVID-19 and analyse the skills required to drive accelerated digital transformation. [ + ]
NT should become a "digital gateway to Asia"
A Northern Territory Government-sponsored report recommends the establishment of a data centre industry that can serve the fast-growing SEA internet population. [ + ]
Telstra committed to Aussie tech skills development
It's been a busy time for Telstra, forming partnerships with universities throughout Australia to ensure graduates are equipped with the requisite skills. [ + ]
Dematic to deploy automated distribution centre for Woolworths
The 40,700-square-metre National Distribution Centre is planned to feature wall-to-wall automation, providing the flexibility to cater for seasonal and other peaks in demand. [ + ]
67% of Australian workers concerned about their job security
Most Australian workers are alarmed about the financial health and long-term prospects of their employer following the impact of COVID-19. [ + ]
IT in the year of COVID-19
COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of many technologies — some positive, some negative — but will 2021 see a return to the 'normal' way of doing things? [ + ]
ASD continuing to disrupt foreign cybercrime
The ASD has successfully disrupted the operations of several sophisticated criminal gangs taking advantage of COVID-19 to prey on Australians. [ + ]
Australian cybersecurity market worth $5.6bn in 2020
Australian spending on cybersecurity reached $5.6bn this year, with more than half of spending going to local providers, according to AustCyber. [ + ]
Victoria commits $626m for digital infrastructure overhaul
The Victorian Government will spend $626m for projects aimed at enhancing the state's broadband, mobile and other digital infrastructure. [ + ]
