Industry News
Qld innovation hubs could lift economy by $11bn
The Queensland Government is preparing an innovation strategy based on research finding that boosting the state’s innovation hubs could create 80,000 new jobs. [ + ]
HSC students permitted a 'study bubble'
NSW Health advice now allows HSC students to study at school with four of their peers, during the lead-up to their exams. [ + ]
Cradlepoint appoints new Senior VP of Sales for APAC region
Cradlepoint has appointed industry veteran Nathan McGregor as its new Senior Vice President of Sales to drive growth in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
Australian consumers back LCR for payments
Australian consumers increasingly support the ability for merchants to select the lowest-cost network when processing debit card payments, according to EFTPOS. [ + ]
IBM names four Aussie finalists in 2021 Call for Code challenge
Four Australian teams have been selected among the finalists of the 2021 Call for Code Global Challenge, launched by IBM with support from the Linux Foundation. [ + ]
Space race for STEM students
A prestigious space race competition has been won by a student team from Toronto High School. [ + ]
NSW schools to return to classrooms earlier
All NSW students will return to onsite lessons by 25 October, the NSW Government has announced. [ + ]
TCA releases tech job creation roadmap
The Tech Council of Australia believes that with the right government support, 1m Australians could be employed in technology jobs by 2025. [ + ]
Intel breaking new ground in neuromorphics
Intel's new Loihi 2 chip could lead to new advances in the operation of autonomous vehicles in unknown environments, according to QUT Professor Michael Milford. [ + ]
Op Central launches Vax Central for businesses
Op Central has developed a software-as-a-service solution for helping businesses manage their employees' COVID-19 vaccination status. [ + ]
Australian IT leaders face cloud challenges
While more Australian IT workloads are being moved to the public cloud, ICT leaders still face a variety of cloud migration challenges, new research shows. [ + ]
72% trust teachers, study finds
Research from Monash University for World Teacher's Day shows that the vast majority trust teachers to act in the best interests of students. [ + ]
Keeping special needs students connected
Two Sydney schools that cater for students with special learning needs are finding innovative ways to keep their students engaged during the lockdown. [ + ]
AWS invests in NZ
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to open an infrastructure region in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2024. [ + ]
FooForce CEO calls for national approach to reporting cyberattacks
FooForce CEO Frances Russell has called for an organised national approach for cybercrime victims to report cyberattacks. [ + ]