Industry News
Proofpoint completes acquisition of Tessian
Proofpoint expects its acquisition of Tessian to allow the company to help organisations better safeguard themselves against the human layer of cyber risks. [ + ]
Online safety education accessed by one million students
Almost half of Australian schools received online safety guidance from eSafety's network of education providers in 2022–23. [ + ]
Google, AirTrunk funding solar farm in Australia
Google, AirTrunk and renewable energy company OX2 have announced an innovative agreement for the operation of a new solar farm in Australia by 2025. [ + ]
Aussie employees more likely to violate data policies
Australian employees are more likely to violate organisational data policies compared to the global average, research suggests. [ + ]
ResetData launches liquid cooling test lab
ResetData's new liquid cooling test and simulation lab in the Sydney CBD will allow customers to test AI and ML workloads in a liquid-cooled environment. [ + ]
High-level jobs to feel most impact from Gen AI
Jobs and skills council the Future Skills Organisation expects high-skilled jobs to be most disrupted by the generative AI revolution. [ + ]
IT leaders in Australia and NZ struggle to balance DX with growth
A wide majority of IT leaders in Australia and NZ are struggling to balance modernisation and digital transformation with business growth, research suggests. [ + ]
Australian and New Zealand CIOs to prioritise security investments
Research from Gartner indicates that 87% of CIOs plan to devote the biggest increases in their budgets to cybersecurity in 2024. [ + ]
ISACA releases guidance on physical penetration testing
Strategies for physical penetration testing are outlined in a new ISACA resource. [ + ]
Tackling the digital skills shortage
The NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact was recently launched by the NSW Government. [ + ]
Using AI to diagnose students with ADHD
Researchers have used AI to analyse specialised MRI brain scans in teenagers, looking for signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [ + ]
Protecting higher education from cyber attacks
With the higher education sector at increased risk of cyber attacks, cybersecurity professionals remain in high demand. [ + ]
Cyber attacks flare up alongside Israel–Hamas conflict
Many cybercrime groups are picking a side in the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas, leading to an increase in threat activity such as DDoS attacks. [ + ]
Intel working with Vertiv on cooling for new AI chip
Intel will adopt technology from critical digital infrastructure provider Vertiv to help users cool its upcoming Gaudi3 AI accelerator chip. [ + ]
Calm your farm: gamifying safety for teens
An online educational game has been developed by several universities to increase knowledge and awareness about farm safety. [ + ]
