BlackBerry has updated its SecuSUITE for Government solution to offer full end-to-end encryption for group phone calls, to better protect government agencies. [ + ]

School students from Kangaroo Island are using an app to help protect bushfire-impacted birds. [ + ]

AustCyber's 2021 Australian Cyber Week is scheduled for 25–29 October and will generate awareness about the Australian cybersecurity industry. [ + ]

A roundtable discussion is due to be held about how best to teach respectful relationships, sex and consent within schools. [ + ]

Microsoft partner Avanade has appointed Laura Malcolm as its Australia General Manager, responsible for accelerating the growth of Avanade's Australian business. [ + ]

RMIT's Centre for Industrial AI Research and Innovation (CIAIRI) will bring leading researchers in AI together with industry partners. [ + ]

A new survey from comparison website Finder has revealed that Australians are paying an extra $1.2 billion per year on mobile phone plans with which they are unsatisfied. [ + ]

Cloud CX platform Genesys has recognised organisations across the world for innovation and dedication to reimagining the customer experience. [ + ]

Queensland Rugby League has invested in OneCorporate, a new enterprise software solution from TechnologyOne, to enhance its back-end technology systems. [ + ]

The ACSC's Annual Cyber Threat Report found that cyber threats reported to the agency grew 13% during FY21 as attackers sought to take advantage of the pandemic. [ + ]

Provider of K-12 CRM technology, Enquiry Tracker, has formed a strategic partnership with Schoolzine, a parent engagement platform. [ + ]

The ACCC has authorised the proposed merger of eftpos with BPAY Group Holding and NPP Australia, after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from the parties. [ + ]

Two-thirds of IT security professionals in Australia reported an increase in both their non-security and security workloads as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]

Apple has announced a range of new iPhone 13 smartphones, a new iPad mini and the latest line of Apple Watch devices. [ + ]

EFTPOS has announced the availability of new APIs to enable Australian fintechs to create solutions using its planned eQR and eComm payment functionalities. [ + ]