Industry News
Tesserent boosts cyber capabilities with Loop Secure acquisition
Tesserent has acquired cybersecurity firm Loop Secure to bolster the capabilities of its Cyber 360 security platform. [ + ]
Equinix completes $66m expansion of SY5 data centre
Equinix has completed phase 2 of its expansion of the SY5 data centre in Alexandria, Sydney. The facility is expected to be the largest IBX in Australia when completed. [ + ]
Aus fintech investment hits US$890m
Australian fintech investments reached US$890 million in H1'21, according to KPMG's Pulse of Fintech, a biannual report on fintech investment trends. [ + ]
Government extends relief for electronic document execution
The Australian Government has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment to allow companies to once again execute documents and hold meetings using electronic means. [ + ]
Victoria fast-tracks maths and science teachers
Expressions of interest for the second intake of the Secondary Mathematics and Science Initiative have been opened by the Victorian Government. [ + ]
Tesserent expands NZ services, appoints new senior partner
Tesserent has appointed Hamish Soper to lead its expansion in New Zealand, following its acquisition of Lateral Security. [ + ]
Australian IaaS market to hit $3bn by 2025
Telsyte expects the Australian infrastructure-as-a-service market to balloon from $1.36bn in 2020 to over $3bn by 2025. [ + ]
Primary schools to receive dedicated Curriculum AP
Under the NSW Government's plan to lift student results, hundreds of literacy and numeracy experts will be joining public schools around the state. [ + ]
Join a free virtual conference for educators
The Blackboard Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) 2021 will be held on 18–19 August. [ + ]
61% of businesses have adopted AI in ITSM
Around 61% of IT managers report that their organisation has adopted AI within their IT service management and IT operational management capabilities. [ + ]
Aussie fintech boosts analytics capabilities with Snowflake
Data cloud company Snowflake has been selected by mx51 to support its analytics and customer services activities. [ + ]
Biza.io calls for consistency in CDR security
Australian Consumer Data Right vendor Biza.io has urged the government to ensure new participants in the scheme are subject to stringent security requirements. [ + ]
Data#3 renews Microsoft certifications, advanced specialisations
Data#3 has successfully renewed its Microsoft Azure MSP certification and attained the Windows Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialisation. [ + ]
New CISOs: how to achieve success in your first 100 days
Gartner has developed a roadmap, comprising five phases over 100 days, to help CISOs succeed in their new role. [ + ]
Science under the microscope: online event series
One of Australia’s largest online science events is being held from 13 August – 13 September. [ + ]
