Industry News
New ISACA certification to help upskill IT professionals
ISACA has launched a new certification to help students and career changers build IT knowledge and skills to thrive in the IT sector. [ + ]
Edtech company named Aus National Service Provider of PISA
Janison Education Group has been accredited as the Australian NSP for the PISA for Schools assessment. [ + ]
The do your :bit challenge is on!
Entrants are challenged to let their imagination go wild and to combine creativity and technology to come up with solutions for the UN's Global Goals. [ + ]
Stone & Chalk launches program to boost start-up job market
Stone & Chalk, with funding from LaunchVic, has launched an 18-month program to help Victorians break into the tech start-up and scale-up market. [ + ]
Upcoming Keysight Conference to display measurement solutions
The Keysight Multi-Industry Virtual Live Conference will showcase test and measurement solutions that accelerate innovation for a range of industries. [ + ]
Big Science Competition free to schools Australia-wide
One of Australia's biggest national science competitions is being offered to schools and students across Australia free of charge for the first time. [ + ]
PC shipments to continue to surge in 2021
PC shipments grew 12.9% in 2020 and are on track to grow 18.2% in 2021 as consumers and businesses adapt to the new normal, IDC estimates. [ + ]
Early access to new Google Workspace for Education features
The team at Google Workspace for Education is offering administrators and educators the chance to test out potential new features. [ + ]
RingCentral extends Aussie presence with new data centre
RingCentral has launched an Australian data centre, along with RingCentral Video and RingCentral Rooms, to meet demand for remote working solutions. [ + ]
Register for Microsoft E2 digital exchange
Microsoft Education is inviting attendees to register for Microsoft E2, an online educators event running 22–24 March 2021. [ + ]
Online music education platform collaborates with Kimbra
Innovative online music education platform Soundfly has announced a partnership with Grammy-winning artist Kimbra. [ + ]
ACCC seeks feedback about default device web browsers
The ACCC is seeking feedback from consumers and businesses about the impact of pre-installed search services and web browsers on consumer choice and competition. [ + ]
VET Champions to inspire secondary students
High-achieving Victorians who have built successful careers through vocational education and training (VET) will be showcased as part of a new initiative. [ + ]
Funding to boost STEM opportunities for women
Flinders University has received funding to take on 120 women as part of the Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program. [ + ]
Certified AI Professional course developed with AWS
A new Certified AI Professional course has been developed for aspiring AI developers and machine learning (ML) professionals. [ + ]
