Industry News
Secure virtual classroom access on offer
While many Australian educational institutions are recommencing in-class teaching, the staggered return of students in many states means remote learning is still a sizeable component of education delivery. [ + ]
Enterprise infrastructure, networking forecasts revised due to COVID-19
IDC has replaced its 3% growth estimate with a 3% decline, amid COVID-19 setbacks. [ + ]
P-TECH offers pathway to STEM success
A $5.1 million investment to deliver pathways into STEM qualifications in Australian schools is reaping results. [ + ]
Further round of consultation on Telecommunications in New Developments
An earlier round showed strong public support, but more work is needed to simplify the policy. [ + ]
Cybersecurity needs grads with a soft side, study reveals
Cybersecurity masters degrees aren't teaching enough of the soft skills employers want. [ + ]
3D printing for STEAM
Enterprise workflow solutions provider Y Soft Corporation has announced an education bundle designed to save schools money. [ + ]
Voice assistants to outnumber world population by 2024
Automotive voice assistants and those connected to TVs will be at the forefront of the growth. [ + ]
Microsoft Teams susceptible to malicious GIF, says CyberArk Labs
The subdomain takeover vulnerability could cause widespread financial damage or data leakage. [ + ]
One million connect to nbn during COVID-19
NBN Co hits its activation target two months early, with network build completion in sight. [ + ]
COVIDSafe app is secure and compliant, says Privacy Commissioner
Important safeguards are in place to ensure the app protects our data, says Angelene Faulk. [ + ]
E-safety in a time of pandemic
Increased time online comes with increased risk, leading the Australian eSafety Commissioner to release a raft of information and tools designed to minimise exposure to harm. [ + ]
NEC joins NSW's new tech precinct project
NEC Australia will establish an office in the NSW Government's planned new technology precinct as part of a wider collaboration agreement. [ + ]
Online maths adds up
More than 50,000 parents and carers accessed the free 'ORIGO at Home' mathematics resource within two weeks of the service being launched. [ + ]
Attendance data shows students logging on and learning
Data from school technology platform Compass has shown a signficiant uptick in both user numbers and the amount of data processed as Australian students moved to an online world. [ + ]
Global PC market drops 9.8% amid COVID-19 supply outages
Factory closures, manufacturing delays and logistical setbacks in China are to blame for the drop. [ + ]