Industry News
Udemy educational content available on LenovoEDU Community
Learning and teaching online platform Udemy has announced that the recently launched LenovoEDU community by Lenovo will offer Udemy content and pathways. [ + ]
AIICT addresses ICT skills shortage with 10 new courses
The AIICT has released 10 industry-certified bootcamp programs and nationally recognised qualifications, in response to the demand for skilled ICT professionals. [ + ]
STEM boosted through extended School Pathways Program
Australian school students will have more opportunities to experience STEM-related activities following the extension of the Schools Pathway Program. [ + ]
62.6 billion cybersecurity threats detected in 2020
A report from Trend Micro detected 119,000 cyber threats per minute globally in 2020, marking a 20% increase. [ + ]
Online Safety Bill to protect Aussies from harmful abuse
A proposed Online Safety Bill will strengthen protections for children and enable the removal of cyberbullying material from online services. [ + ]
Tips to stop cyber attacks during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway in Australia, cybersecurity experts warn that cybercriminals may try to hack organisations tracking the vaccines. [ + ]
Women in AI Awards postponed due to snap lockdowns
The Australia and New Zealand Women in AI Awards have been postponed to 26 March 2021, due to lockdowns and travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Study reveals three non-negotiables for Aussie online shoppers
A report from SOTI has found that 83% of Australian consumers would 'blacklist' an online retailer if they have had a bad shopping experience. [ + ]
Comprehensive online learning key to international student return
New research shows international students want to continue studying overseas once COVID-19 travel bans and restrictions are lifted. [ + ]
SD-LAN service launched to help monitor COVID compliance
Macquarie Telecom has launched a new SD-LAN service, following increased customer demand for greater automation and intelligence in Wi-Fi networks. [ + ]
Protégé, Micro Focus team up for mentoring program
Protégé and Micro Focus have partnered for a second year to deliver the Protégé Sydney Women Leaders 2021 Mentoring Program. [ + ]
Labor calls for national ransomware strategy
Two Labor shadow cabinet members have called for a national ransomware strategy to tackle the mounting ransomware threat. [ + ]
Students use tech to solve global problems
Robots that sort e-waste and 100% biodegradable food storage are just two of the award-winning ideas from the inaugural I-ACE Hackathon. [ + ]
Former ADF Info Warfare head joins ParaFlare
The ADF's former Head of Information Warfare Dr Marcus Thompson has joined ParaFlare as a strategic advisor. [ + ]
High school virtual VET courses focused on future skills
Twenty new virtual vocational courses will be available in all public high schools from next year. [ + ]
