Industry News
Gadi ranks 25 in Global 500 Supercomputer index
Eight times more powerful than its predecessor, Australia's Gadi supercomputer is poised to aid major global research projects. [ + ]
Business email compromise scams cost $132 million
ACCC's Targeting Scams Report uncovers the extent of scams targeting business, with BEC representing the highest losses incurred for any type of scam. [ + ]
Government releases sixth update for COVIDSafe app
The latest release has improved functionality and can be accessed by the Australian external territories. [ + ]
PC market flourished during COVID-19, but it won't last
Despite positive results for the first half of the year, the PC market is expected to decline by the end of 2020, says IDC. [ + ]
CSIRO's Data61 creates voice spoofing prevention measure
The 'Void' solution detects differences in spectral characteristics between live and recorded human voices. [ + ]
30 years of STEM: where to now?
The convergence of EdTech and STEM pedagogy is on the cusp of delivering on long-held educational ideals. [ + ]
Teachers learn online too
When students moved to an online world, teachers followed suit, with professional training programs dropping face-to-face in favour of virtual learning. [ + ]
Developing an inquiry culture in education
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, wants students to be engaged and to see an inquiry culture developed and embedded into our education system. [ + ]
ACCC concerned over Google's potential acquisition of Fitbit
The acquisition could stunt competition in several digital advertising and health markets, warns ACCC Chair Rod Sims. [ + ]
RTA calls for social media reform to stop disinformation
In light of a warning from the Foreign Minister, Responsible Technology Australia says social media should be regulated in the same manner as public health measures. [ + ]
Most Australians want to continue remote work, survey finds
86% of respondents want to continue working from home, claiming virtual meeting, webinar and document sharing tools are the way to go. [ + ]
VEYA focuses on external challenges
The Victorian Early Years Awards (VEYA) celebrate leadership, achievement, dedication and innovation in early childhood learning. [ + ]
Deregulation Taskforce brought under PM&C
The Deregulation Taskforce has been brought under the purview of PM&C and tasked with exploring ways of cutting red tape surrounding business communications. [ + ]
SD-WAN is on the rise, global survey shows
The survey analysed SD-WAN market trends and acquisition preferences, showing varied adoption rates across industries and regions. [ + ]
TAFE NSW, NSWCSIN launch online cybersecurity course
The nine industry-aligned modules will provide specialist skills to meet emerging needs in this growing, understaffed sector. [ + ]
