Industry News
85% of firms using webinars during COVID-19
Investment in webinars has grown exponentially, with 59% of firms looking to spend more on the technology in 2020. [ + ]
Consortium launches security, blockchain postgrad courses
RMIT, IBM, Palo Alto and Stone & Chalk have joined forces to offer postgraduate certificates to help meet industry demand for emerging IT specialisations. [ + ]
Australia to make quantum leap in quantum tech research
Australia's quantum technology sector could create as many as 16,000 jobs and $4 billion in annual revenue by 2040, according to a new report by CSIRO. [ + ]
ICT educators online development
The ICT Educators Virtual Development Series from ACS is designed to support teachers and educators drive high-quality computing education. [ + ]
Early learning tech funding released
Early childhood infrastructure is getting a boost, courtesy of the Building Blocks planning and funding program run by the Victorian Government. [ + ]
Amazon to build 105 MW solar farm in NSW
Amazon will build a 105 MW solar farm in NSW as part of an accelerated plan to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2025. [ + ]
Connected in crisis
The University of Auckland reacted quickly to ensure students remained connected while learning from home during recent lockdowns. [ + ]
New malware can steal data from air-gapped systems
ESET researchers have uncovered a new malware toolkit that appears to be designed to exfiltrate data from systems not connected to the internet. [ + ]
Curtin and Optus partner to deliver 5G smart campus
The campus will enable students to collaborate on 5G projects and explore the technology's benefits for society and business. [ + ]
Leading Edge Data Centres secures $20m investment
Leading Edge Data Centres, the Australian start-up building a network of edge data centres across regional Australia, has secured a new $20m funding facility. [ + ]
Generation Australia launches web developer program
The not-for-profit organisation says the program will help meet industry demand and alleviate the unemployment crisis. [ + ]
Adelaide Oval sees efficiency gains with IT overhaul
Enterprise cloud provider Nutanix, together with local firm Nuago, has replaced Adelaide Oval's hardware-based environment with hyperconverged infrastructure. [ + ]
NZ COVID Tracer App launched
With the app, users can create a digital diary of each place they visit by scanning QR codes displayed at building entrances. [ + ]
Microsoft's NZ data centre a wise move, says GlobalData
GlobalData says the US$50 million hyperscale project is a wise investment decision and will significantly boost New Zealand's digital economy. [ + ]
Legislation passed to protect COVIDSafe app data
The Privacy Amendment Act 2020 will prescribe civil and criminal penalties for app misuse including a maximum gaol term of 5 years. [ + ]
