NEXTDC's M2 Melbourne data centre will now provide low-latency, secure access directly to Google Cloud from anywhere in Australia. [ + ]

TCO Development has urged the Productivity Commission to back up the proposed right to repair by ensuring manufacturers address common barriers to repair. [ + ]

Optimizely has launched the Optimizely Technology Partner Network, a program that helps customers unlock their digital potential with a smarter tech stack. [ + ]

Australia has joined international partners in expressing "serious concerns about malicious cyber activities by China's Ministry of State Security". [ + ]

According to Australian parents, STEM skills are needed to support the jobs of the future in the clean energy industry. [ + ]

Access to 24-hour support has been made available for HSC students and their families. [ + ]

The Industry Advisory Committee on Cyber Security has delivered its first annual report to the government, and recommended focus areas for the coming year. [ + ]

WA-headquartered, ASX-listed IT services provider Empired is set to be acquired by Capgemini for AU$233 million. [ + ]

Attivo Networks has launched a new CIEM solution, IDEntitleX, to deliver visibility and reduce the attack surface for identities and entitlements in the cloud. [ + ]

The City of Sydney and NSW Department of Education have revealed designs for a state-of-the-art new primary school located in Green Square. [ + ]

The #EducationLIVE content series has returned to NSW schools, in an effort to keep home learning engaging for students. [ + ]

Reddit has announced plans to establish a dedicated office in Australia, based in Sydney, as the social network expands its advertising reach. [ + ]

SonicWall, a network and cybersecurity appliance provider, has issued an urgent notice about "an imminent ransomware campaign using stolen credentials". [ + ]

The Macquarie Park Data Centre campus will soon be home to Intellicentre 3 Super West, to enhance the state's cybersecurity infrastructure and capabilities. [ + ]

In APAC, 78% of respondents saw data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning as most critical for success for the next one to three years. [ + ]