Industry News
No more Zoom orientation for kindy students
One fully vaccinated parent will now be able join their pre-schooler for kindy orientation, following further easing of COVID restrictions. [ + ]
IBM, Charles Sturt sign multi-year alliance
IBM and Charles Sturt University plan to collaborate to support digital skills development and technology job creation in regional NSW. [ + ]
Verizon Business expands global SD-WAN portfolio
Verizon Business has launched a new Software Designed Secure Branch service powered by Fortinet Secure SD-WAN. [ + ]
COVID stressors faced by year 12 students
A Monash University study has delved into the experiences of year 12 students during 2020. [ + ]
Ed Live videos available on demand
A series of videos developed to support learning from home during COVID lockdowns has been provided on demand by the NSW Government. [ + ]
FB data deletion: PR spin or a privacy win?
Facebook has announced it will shut down its facial recognition system and delete the face prints of more than one billion people. [ + ]
Telstra to upgrade 5G network with Ericsson's L4S
Telstra plans to upgrade its 5G network with Ericsson's Low Latency Low Loss Scalable communications technology following a successful Australian-first trial. [ + ]
Connecting every school to the internet
One million schools around the world have been mapped as part of a partnership with Ericsson and UNICEF. [ + ]
Coles to modernise workflow with Microsoft cloud technology
Coles has extended its existing partnership with Microsoft to build a team member engagement platform that will improve workflow and customer experience. [ + ]
Barhead, Microsoft helping FSI pursue transformation
Barhead is working with Microsoft to help Australian financial services industry organisations digitially transform their operations. [ + ]
Aussie, Kiwi businesses failing to secure their cloud data
New research has found that 92% of Australian businesses are leaving half the sensitive data they store in the cloud unencrypted, leaving it open to cyber attacks. [ + ]
Retailers using real-time occupancy monitoring to stay COVID-safe
WingArc Australia has developed a real-time occupancy monitoring solution to help retailers manage the number of shoppers in-store to stay compliant with COVID-19 guidelines. [ + ]
Australia key target of encrypted attacks
Australia was the fourth most targeted nation in the world by HTTPS attacks during 9M21, according to Zscaler. [ + ]
Should parents be paid for lockdown homeschooling?
Families who conducted homeschooling during lockdown should be provided with financial support, according to an expert from the Australian National University. [ + ]
Aussie workers push back on monitoring tech
Australians may have allowed the office into their home, expedited by COVID-19, but they draw the line at employers using monitoring technology. [ + ]
