Industry News
Online higher ed company bolsters local presence
Indian online higher education company upGrad has signalled its commitment to the APAC market. [ + ]
Scientists unveil fastest optical neuromorphic processor
Researchers have demonstrated a powerful optical neuromorphic processor for artificial intelligence that is capable of processing ultralarge-scale data. [ + ]
Rise in remote work drives global spend on wearable devices
Gartner has forecast that global spending on wearable devices will reach $81.5 billion in 2021, driven by increased interest in health monitoring during COVID-19. [ + ]
Can we control super-intelligent AI? Scientists think not
Theoretical calculations performed by computer scientists have found that algorithms will not be able to control super-intelligent artificial intelligence. [ + ]
Australian businesses embrace innovation amid COVID-19
Nearly half (45%) of Australian businesses believe that COVID-19 has given them an opportunity to innovate and accelerate their digital transformation. [ + ]
NZ Reserve Bank warns of data breach
New Zealand's Reserve Bank has been caught up in a cyber attack on users of secure file sharing company Accellion's File Transfer Application service [ + ]
New rules needed for greater social media transparency
Reset Australia is calling for new rules for social media platforms, with greater transparency and understanding of how algorithms operate. [ + ]
Refurbished smartphone market poised for growth
The global market for used smartphones is forecast to reach 351.6 million units, with a market value of $65 billion, by 2024, according to the IDC. [ + ]
Funding earmarked for Victorian schools
The Victorian Government has announced a new round of its $402 million contribution to fund upgrades for the non-government school sector. [ + ]
Cognizant expands Aussie presence with Servian
Cognizant is set to bolster its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the acquisition of Servian, a Sydney-based consultancy specialising in data analytics. [ + ]
Multidisciplinary campus planned for western Sydney
A world-class multidisciplinary university campus will be delivered within the Westmead Health and Innovation District. [ + ]
Adobe Education Exchange offers teaching and learning resources
The Adobe Education Exchange is pitched as a learning platform and community for teachers and educators. [ + ]
Hive SuperLab encourages early STEM interest
It's never too early to get kids interested in science, according to University of Technology Sydney (UTS) academics. [ + ]
5G coverage to reach 4.1 billion people by 2025
By 2025, the number of 5G users worldwide is forecast to hit 4.1 billion, fuelled by service providers setting up the necessary technology infrastructure. [ + ]
ISACA releases blockchain guides to help enterprise adoption
ISACA has released two free resources to facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology for enterprises and tech professionals. [ + ]
