Industry News
Optus partners with Google Cloud for AI-powered tech
Optus has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to enhance its call centres with the Contact Centre AI (CCAI) solution. [ + ]
WA Govt invests $1m in funding to strengthen e-waste management
The WA Government has invested $1 million from the WasteSorted e-Waste grants program to divert e-waste from landfill in Western Australia. [ + ]
Google for Education video series
The EDU in 90 video series continues to deliver, entering its eighth season with the latest instalment posted on the Google for Education YouTube channel. [ + ]
Data#3 renews managed services contract with Edith Cowan Uni
Data#3 has renewed its network managed services contract with Edith Cowan University, expanding the deal to include managed security firewall services. [ + ]
2021 classroom resource inspiration
The ever-useful ABC Education website is offering plenty of inspiration for teachers putting together lesson plans for the year. [ + ]
Online tutoring company highlights value of personalisation
Online tutoring company Cluey Learning is appealing to parents, offering free, 'personalised' back-to-school haircuts. [ + ]
Report: majority of passwords can be cracked in a second
Researchers have revealed that 73% of the most popular passwords in the world can be hacked in less than a second. [ + ]
Edtech products go green
Electronic learning product manufacturer VTech has announced the launch of a 'green' range for 2021. [ + ]
Circular Electronics Day strives to extend product life
On 24 January, more than 20 organisations will partake in Circular Electronics Day, to inspire people to repair, upgrade and reuse their electronics. [ + ]
Staying secure online during back-to-school
Assistant Minister for Defence Andrew Hastie has issued a timely warning to parents, urging vigilance while shopping online for back-to-school supplies. [ + ]
Australian orgs exposed to Accellion vulnerability
The ACSC has warned that Australian organisations could be impacted by the Accellion FTA vulnerability blamed for the Reserve Bank of NZ data breach. [ + ]
Kogan fined over $310,000 for breaching Spam Act
Kogan Australia has agreed to a court-enforceable undertaking and paid a $310,800 infringement notice, for breaching the Spam Act. [ + ]
Five future of work decisions HR must address in 2021
HR leaders have faced many changes in 2020, but will need to make many more decisions about work policies, technology and employment models in 2021. [ + ]
Is rising cloud adoption leaving business data insecure?
Trend Micro has revealed that only 47% of organisations surveyed in Australia and New Zealand are confident in securing their part of the cloud-based responsibility model. [ + ]
Is your internet use harming the environment?
The recent switch to remote work and entertainment has had a sizeable environmental impact because of how internet data is stored and transmitted. [ + ]
