Industry News
AIIA: Victorian tech industry needs clear exit strategy
The AIIA is calling for the Victorian Government to provide a clear roadmap and exit strategy post-COVID-19 for tech businesses in Victoria. [ + ]
Finalists revealed for 2020 Women in Technology Awards
More than 40 women from across Queensland have been announced as finalists in the 2020 Women in Technology Awards, with winners to be announced in October. [ + ]
NAB bolsters cybersecurity with bug bounty
NAB, in partnership with Bugcrowd, has launched a cyber bug bounty program, with a reward for researchers who uncover vulnerabilities in the bank's environment. [ + ]
First round of Building Blocks projects announced
Building Blocks delivers the early childhood infrastructure — including technology — required to give students the best start to their schooling. [ + ]
ZeroLogon vulnerability being actively exploited
Microsoft has warned that attackers are attempting to actively exploit the ZeroLogon escalation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Server patched last month. [ + ]
Rising cyber attacks drive APAC managed security spend
GlobalData predicts that managed security services revenue in the APAC region will reach $17 billion by 2024, fuelled by increasing cyber attacks. [ + ]
Gartner: RPA software revenue to reach $1.89bn by 2021
Forecasts from Gartner reveal that the global revenue for robotic process automation software could reach $1.89 billion in 2021 — a 19.5% increase from 2020. [ + ]
Reduced CO2 emissions the silver lining to cloud migrations
Accenture's Green Behind the Cloud report has revealed that migration to the public cloud can reduce CO2 emissions by almost 60 million tonnes a year. [ + ]
E-learning pioneer receives entrepreneur award
Shane Hill, founder and creator of e-learning and educational tools including Mathletics, has received the ACT Pearcey Entrepreneur Award. [ + ]
Students document pandemic with AR technology
A new competition will enable students to create an augmented reality experience that documents how they spent time during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Inclusion in isolation
Victoria's ongoing COVID-19 lockdown is making inclusive education difficult, say Monash University researchers. [ + ]
Disconnect between IT workers and employers about cybersecurity
Research from Bitdefender has highlighted the disconnect between how business leaders and infosec professionals view the current security landscape. [ + ]
NZ telcos urged to provide meaningful comparison info
New Zealand's telco commissioner says some consumers are significantly overspending on their mobile plans due to transparency and inertia problems in the market. [ + ]
Economic uncertainty boosts sales of cheaper smartphones
A report from IDC has revealed that consumers are buying more low- to mid-range smartphones, due to economic uncertainties prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
EdTechSA online symposium
The inaugural EdTechSA online symposium will be held next Tuesday, 29 September. [ + ]
