Industry News
APAC IT leaders fear impact of quantum on encryption
The majority of IT leaders in the Asia-Pacific region are concerned their organisations will not be prepared for the impact of quantum computing on the integrity of encryption. [ + ]
Hybrid work fosters better business performance
Happy employees appear to contribute to a better bottom line, with 84% of businesses reaping economic benefits through a dispersed workforce. [ + ]
Technology & Innovation APAC agenda announced
The agenda for Technology & Innovation APAC has been released. The event is being held in Sydney from 31 October to 1 November and is also available digitally. [ + ]
Alliance turbocharging digital capability
The Future Skills Organisation and Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance are on a mission to uplift digital capability for all Australians. [ + ]
Improving the use of research in Australian schools
A five-year-long project has worked with more than 2000 teachers within Australia to enhance the use of research in schools. [ + ]
Aussie orgs report facing cyber risks
Three in four Australian organisations have been hit by at least one successful ransomware attack in the past two years, according to research from Veritas. [ + ]
HR-related emails continue to dominate attacks
KnowBe4's Q3 2023 top-clicked phishing results are in, showing that HR business-related messages continue to pique the interest of employees. [ + ]
Village Roadshow reaps rewards from IT service management
Iconic Australian cinema and theme park operator Village Roadshow Group has achieved a 25% increase in customer satisfaction while cutting IT costs by 60%. [ + ]
Generational differences in cybersecurity habits
A study designed to understand consumer attitudes and perceptions on cybersecurity has uncovered generational differences in protection practices. [ + ]
AI dominates Gartner's 2024 tech trends
AI-enabled capabilities heavily feature in a list of strategic technology trends for the coming year, published by research firm Gartner. [ + ]
Donating data for students in need
Internet access has become a problem for many families, with one in five worried that their children won't be able to use it for schoolwork this year. [ + ]
Uninterrupted connectivity in solar race challenge
Cradlepoint is providing connectivity for the UNSW Sunswift 7 solar race car, as it competes in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge this week. [ + ]
Digital shortage hurting construction sector
A new construction industry report reveals a continued digital shortage is hampering the sector's quality and safety protocols. [ + ]
NAB partners with Greener for SMEs
NAB has partnered with sustainability solution provider Greener, to offer SME customers an opportunity to assess and accelerate sustainability plans. [ + ]
Criminal groups focus on Australia and US
A new threat report shows a significant number of criminal adversaries are attempting to infiltrate customer environments. [ + ]
