Industry News
DTA updates COVIDSafe to improve user privacy
The Digital Transformation Agency has updated the COVIDSafe app to improve user privacy and provide real-time statistics about COVID-19 cases. [ + ]
AIIA awarded grant for tech training
The Australian Information Industry Association and Queensland University of Technology will co-design ICT and cybersecurity courses for Queenslanders. [ + ]
Businesses reminded to protect their domain names
The ACSC has reminded businesses to protect their domain names, cautioning against abandoning them to cybercriminals due to administrative oversight. [ + ]
Solid library programs drive digital literacy development
COVID-19 has been a dramatic illustration of the need for digital and media literacy amongst students. [ + ]
Nurturing teacher–student relationships in an online world
Strong and positive teacher–student bonds are important during the pandemic says educational psychology researcher Dr Rebecca Collie. [ + ]
IoT is deep in the 'Trough of Disillusionment': Gartner
A Gartner report has highlighted markets where interest in the Internet of Things has waned as experiments and implementations fail to deliver. [ + ]
EMDG scheme reformed to help Aussie exporters go global
The Australian Government has announced that it will reform the EMDG scheme, shifting from reimbursement to grants to make applications simpler for exporters. [ + ]
National Data Advisory Council holds fifth meeting
The National Data Advisory Council discussed progress with the development of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill during its fifth meeting. [ + ]
Time for a privacy reckoning on blockchain
Researchers from UniSA and Charles Sturt University have urged the industry to explore alternatives to blockchain that maintain privacy. [ + ]
COVID-19 drives 40% surge in New Zealand PC market
A report from IDC has revealed an almost 40% increase for the New Zealand PC market in the second quarter of 2020, due to work from home demand. [ + ]
RMIT expertise shapes future of online education in Vietnam
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has partnered with RMIT to help guide the future of online education in the region. [ + ]
ACCC places app stores under the microscope
The ACCC will investigate competition issues associated with Google Play and the Apple App Store as part of its digital platforms inquiry. [ + ]
Report: AU tech sector salaries growing despite COVID-19
A report from the Australian Information Industry Association has found that continued wage rises in the tech sector are unaffected by COVID-19. [ + ]
ACS welcomes findings of Senate fintech committee
Reforms recommended by the Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology will provide a boost to the fintech sector, the ACS said. [ + ]
Telehealth platform developer establishes HQ in Melbourne
XRHealth has established its Asia Pacific HQ and Fulfilment Centre in Melbourne, creating employment opportunities for clinicians across Melbourne and Victoria. [ + ]
