Industry News
RMIT experts urge passage of crypto reforms
Experts from RMIT's Blockchain Innovation Hub have urged parliament to adopt the findings of the recent Senate inquiry into regulating cryptocurrency assets. [ + ]
Regulators must curb Google's ad tech dominance: ACCC
The ACCC's request for powers to address Google's ad tech dominance align with actions taken by regulators worldwide, according to Chair Rod Sims. [ + ]
Mainframe-reliant organisations urged to boost security
Australian mainframe-reliant organisations should bolster their security in advance of changes to critical infrastructure legislation, according to Micro Focus. [ + ]
Openpay, Till partnership offers more flexibility for online shoppers
Openpay has partnered with Till Payments to offer consumers in Australia and New Zealand the option to buy now and pay later (BNPL) at the point of sale. [ + ]
UNSW Business, IBM collaborate on chatbots
IBM is supporting UNSW Business' Product Analytics course by letting students build AI chatbots and virtual assistants for businesses using the Watson platform. [ + ]
$60m commitment to grow Australia's cybersecurity workforce
The government has committed $60m in funding to improve the quality and availability of Australian cybersecurity professionals. [ + ]
TIO calls for subsidised satphones in regional areas
The TIO has used its submission to the Regional Telecommunications Review to advocate for measures to narrow the digital divide between urban and rural areas. [ + ]
La Trobe unveils technology investment with Cisco, Optus Enterprise
La Trobe University has partnered with Cisco Technology and Optus Enterprise to become a Resilient Digital University and reach its net zero goals. [ + ]
Online shoppers want automated checkout, sign-up processes
Aussie online shoppers are seeking seamless sign-up and checkout experiences, with a growing preference for auto-complete address functionality to optimise efficiency. [ + ]
Students learn science from local Indigenous people
A new science initiative in 20 schools will connect the Western Australian Curriculum to Aboriginal knowledge. [ + ]
Generative AI among the top tech trends for 2022
Gartner expects generative AI, data fabrics and autonomic systems to be among the top strategic technology trends for next year. [ + ]
Celebrating a bright future for teaching
The #BrightFuture campaign has been launched by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership. [ + ]
Report reveals drop in telco complaints, but longer wait times
Australian customers made over one million complaints to telcos over the last year and had to wait 12 days on average to have them resolved, according to data from ACMA. [ + ]
Equinix, PGIM Real Estate to develop xScale data centres in Aus
Equinix has announced plans to build two new data centres in Australia, as part of a US$575 million joint venture with PGIM Real Estate. [ + ]
Air quality insurance program for NSW schools
The NSW Government is providing $100 million to ensure that safe ventilation systems are in place for students returning to classroom learning. [ + ]