Industry News
Report tabled: education in remote and complex environments
A new report has made 14 recommendations after an inquiry into the education of students in remote and complex environments. [ + ]
Tackling screen time concerns
Concerned about their own children's habits, two entrepreneurial dads have developed a new product that helps parents manage kids' screen time. [ + ]
ACMA calls for compliance after Telstra overcharges customers
The ACMA has directed Telstra to comply with the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code, after the telco overcharged customers a total of $2.4 million. [ + ]
Strategic Elements uses CSIRO tech for robot security teams
Strategic Elements subsidiary Stealth Technologies has licensed CSIRO technology that enables robots to work together in teams. [ + ]
Ethernet Alliance launches Gen 2 PoE Certification Program
Following rising industry demand for seamless interoperating PoE products and solutions, the Ethernet Alliance has launched its Gen 2 PoE Certification Program. [ + ]
Impact of remote learning: 'Student Voices' finalists announced
The Student Voices competition was launched to encourage young writers to express views on the future of education and the impact of COVID-19. [ + ]
Aussie Broadband commences Sydney dark fibre rollout
Aussie Broadband is currently laying fibre cable through the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, as part of its dark fibre rollout in New South Wales. [ + ]
ACCC welcomes NBN wholesale standard changes
The ACCC concluded that the changes NBN Co has made in its new Wholesale Broadband Agreement are satisfactory enough not to warrant regulatory intervention. [ + ]
APAC colocation services market to reach $9.7 billion by 2024
The Asia–Pacific colocation services market is forecast to reach US$9.7 billion by 2024, fuelled by increasing demand for data centres. [ + ]
Definium Technologies CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year
The CEO of Launceston-based Definium Technologies, Mike Cruse, has been named the 2020 Tasmanian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year by the Pearcey Foundation. [ + ]
IDC: Digitalisation of APAC GDP to reach $1.2 trillion by 2022
IDC research has predicted that 65% of the APAC GDP will be digitised, with spending to reach US$1.2 trillion between 2020 and 2023. [ + ]
2020 Women in Digital awards names Founder of the Year
CEO and co-founder of Australian telehealth software company Coviu, Dr Silvia Pfeiffer, has been named Founder of the Year at the 2020 Women in Digital Awards. [ + ]
Digital industry publishes draft fake news code
The industry body representing Google, Facebook, Twitter and other digital platforms in Australia is consulting on its draft code on online disinformation. [ + ]
Winnovation Awards 2020 finalists announced
South Australian women with a vision to change the world have been recognised for their work and commitment to excellence in the 2020 Winnovation Awards finalists list. [ + ]
Filmmaking masterclass for secondary students
A new youth program has been developed by the South Australian Government to give budding filmmakers the chance to connect with the state's burgeoning film industry. [ + ]
