Industry News
Web conferencing spend to grow 24.3% in 2020
Gartner expects the global cloud-based web conferencing market to benefit from the COVID-19 outbreak, with spending projected to grow by 24.3% in 2020. [ + ]
Malicious mobile apps doubled in last 12 months
There were 29,000 malicious mobile apps detected in 2020 Q1, up from 14,500 in the same quarter in 2019 according to Upstream. [ + ]
AI to help workers return to the office
An AI tool developed by RMIT can prescribe the best physical working conditions for staff. [ + ]
Regional EdTech event expands and moves online
An education technology gathering in regional NSW is using the pandemic restrictions to expand online and offer more opportunities to educators in Australia and overseas. [ + ]
NBN Co misled Canberra consumers over moving to the nbn
The company has committed to reimbursing termination fees, after misinforming 20,000 TransACT customers. [ + ]
Digital offices likely to remain after COVID-19, survey shows
The pressure is on for businesses to rapidly establish a new model, with many employees resistant to returning to old ways of working. [ + ]
COVID-19 has created lasting health, lifestyle habits
The use of online tools for health, education and fitness has surged and is expected to endure, says a new survey. [ + ]
Govt issues tender for Regional Digital Tech Hub
The federal government says the hub will help regional Australians overcome the barriers they face finding the right solution for their communication needs. [ + ]
Tech upskilling needed to meet demand
Drastic changes in the job market during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight a need to rethink our approach to educating for employability. [ + ]
COVID-19 brings cashless revolution 5 years closer, says PayPal
PayPal has seen record numbers of sign-ups during COVID-19, incuding a 65% year-on-year increase in 'silver tech' consumers. [ + ]
Datacom creates 650+ new jobs in Adelaide
The IT and customer support roles will come as the company opens its second Customer Service Hub in South Australia. [ + ]
Teaching computers to teach
Researchers at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University have demonstrated how artificial intelligence can be used to teach computers how to teach. [ + ]
VR tech may impact memory development
With an increasing number of tools available to educators, experts are seeking to understand the effects of technology on learning outcomes. [ + ]
Innovation in early learning awards
Nominations have opened for the HESTA Early Childhood and Education & Care Awards. [ + ]
NAB using voice biometrics to verify customers
NAB has signed on 120,000 customers to its VoiceID biometrics authentication service since its launch in November and aims to reach 250,000 by the end of the year. [ + ]
