Industry News
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. [ + ]
Online learning just as effective for STEM students: study
A new study suggests that students learn just as much in online STEM college courses as they do in traditional classroom settings. [ + ]
New tool helps firms reopen and stay 'COVIDSafe'
The tool launched by the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission assists businesses to reopen without any hiccups or health and safety breaches. [ + ]
Students head back to class
NSW public school students are heading back to the classroom full-time from Monday, 25 May, bringing two months of remote learning to an end. [ + ]
Telecoms, pay TV services spending to stay strong in 2020
The industries will see a year-on-year decline of just 0.8% during and after the COVID-19 crisis, according to IDC research. [ + ]
EdTech start-up focuses on digital skill creation
A new platform allows students to design, create and publish immersive edcuation projects while developing critical future skills. [ + ]