Industry News
Onsite teaching resumes after strike
Schools in NSW have resumed onsite teaching and learning following strike action by teachers. [ + ]
Startup introduces 'degree-free' hiring
New kid on the block ClickUp has announced it will remove the need for formal qualifications, including degrees, from its recruitment process. [ + ]
NBN upload speeds lagging maximum
While NBN download speeds have improved since before the COVID-19 pandemic, upload speeds are falling behind advertised maximum plan speeds. [ + ]
SOTI launches diagnostic tool for mobiles
Enterprise mobility solutions provider SOTI has launched a new platform allowing organisations to diagnose and even prevent mobile device faults. [ + ]
MATLAB course available for students
MathWorks and online learning platform edX have announced the availability of MATLAB Essentials. [ + ]
Empired launches cybersecurity user score solution
The new Empired User Score will provide businesses using Microsoft Teams real-time information on each employee's cybersecurity posture. [ + ]
Increasing Indigenous Australian representation in tech
Revolent Group has announced a collaboration that aims to increase representation of Indigenous Australians in the technology industry. [ + ]
1bill launches app to help Aussies manage and pay bills
1bill Holdings has launched an Android and iPhone app, 1bill, that will help Australians take control of household bill management and ease bill shock. [ + ]
Optus commences 5G standalone trials
Optus has launched a 5G standalone trial prior to the commercial launch of this technology in 2022. [ + ]
Melbourne's SXiQ snapped up by IBM
IBM has acquired Melbourne-based digital transformation services company SXiQ to complement the capabilities of its IBM Consulting unit in Australia and NZ. [ + ]
Teachers will defy orders to stop strike action
The Industrial Relations Commission has ordered the NSW Teachers Federation to stop strike action planned for Tuesday, 7 December. [ + ]
eftpos using AI to fight online shopping fraud
eftpos has launched a new AI-driven counter-fraud capability as part of the $100m digital upgrade to Australia's sovereign debit payments system. [ + ]
Report reimagines Melbourne through a Digital CBD
A new report from RMIT University has revealed that Melbourne is "perfectly placed" to reimagine itself through a Digital CBD. [ + ]
Tech Council of Australia, DSO partner to solve tech talent crisis
The Tech Council of Australia and the Digital Skills Organisation have partnered to bring together tech employers and educators, in a bid to solve the nation's tech talent crisis. [ + ]
New learning facilities open in three schools
The official opening of new learning facilities has been celebrated at three Brisbane schools. [ + ]
