Industry News
TAFE teams up with Fortinet to bolster cybersecurity skills
South Metropolitan TAFE is partnering with Fortinet in Australia to offer students hands-on and real-life cybersecurity skills. [ + ]
Nominations open for new Telstra Best of Business Awards
Nominations are now open for Telstra's new Best of Business Awards, which recognise exceptional leaders and small to medium-sized businesses. [ + ]
Riverbed appoints Nick Boyle as VP sales for APJ
With over 20 years of experience in the APAC software, data and analytics sector, Boyle will lead the strategic direction and growth of Riverbed's APJ teams. [ + ]
47% of ANZ businesses had a data breach in past year
Nearly half of ANZ businesses have experienced a data breach in the past year, and 55% have seen an increase in the volume of cyber attacks, research suggests. [ + ]
Oracle helps Tasmania manage COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The Tasmanian Government has set up a digital platform, powered by the Oracle Health Management System, to facilitate the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. [ + ]
Online writing challenge winner announced
The Book Creator Writing Challenge invited storytellers aged 11–18 from all over the world to enter. [ + ]
Adobe appoints new ANZ Director of Digital Experience
Jeremy Smith has been appointed as Adobe's new Director of Digital Experience (DX) for Australia and New Zealand, to help drive growth for the Adobe DX business. [ + ]
Meat producer JBS announces progress in resolving cyber attack
Meat producer JBS has announced "significant progress" in resolving the cyber attack that has impacted its Australian and North American operations. [ + ]
Tech delivers innovative virtual exhibition
Innovative 3D technology developed in Australia is delivering an authentic gallery experience for viewers of the 2021 ARTEXPRESS virtual exhibition. [ + ]
SecOps solution launched to tackle open source code bugs
Trend Micro has launched a Cloud One service that detects vulnerabilities, improves visibility and provides tracking automation for open source software. [ + ]
Claroty discovers severe flaw in Siemens PLCs
Industrial cybersecurity company Claroty has warned of a severe memory protection bypass vulnerability discovered in Siemens programmable logic controllers. [ + ]
Digital transformation checklist for CIOs and engineers
Genpact research reveals 76% of Australian CIOs aren't prepared for another major business disruption. [ + ]
Australian students ready for a data-driven workplace
Enabling students to work with technology that's being deployed in all types of organisations internationally helps develop employability skills. [ + ]
Mandatory reporting: a step in the right direction but more needed
Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzulo's declaration that a mandatory reporting policy for cyber attacks is being strongly considered has been welcomed by experts. [ + ]
Competition to heat up in tech M&A
By 2022, global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity involving technology providers will surpass 2018 highs, according to Gartner, Inc. [ + ]
