Industry News
42% of Australian orgs using AI in e-commerce
Research from PayPal suggests that 42% of Australian businesses are already using AI in their e-commerce operations in some form. [ + ]
Thoughtworks partners with hipages Group
Thoughtworks has partnered with hipages Group to provide a one-stop platform for tradespeople to manage and grow their business. [ + ]
ConnectID launches digital ID network
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has launched its digital identity solution, ConnectID, offering protection against fraud and identity theft. [ + ]
New APJ appointments at Elastic
Elastic has announced a swathe of senior leadership appointments in Asia Pacific and Japan. [ + ]
Trades and tech: supporting female students
Young women are being encouraged by the Victorian Government to pursue dedicated education streams in the trades and tech sector. [ + ]
AI could soon defeat most cybersecurity measures
Three in four cybersecurity pros believe there could soon be an offensive AI powerful enough to bypass most current security measures. [ + ]
Bitdefender shines light on YouTube channel hijacking
In a new report, Bitdefender reveals it has identified a recent rapid uptick in the prevalence of YouTube stream-jacking attacks. [ + ]
Workato launches local data centre
Enterprise automation platform Workato has launched its first Australian data centre, offering local data storage and processing isolation. [ + ]
Equinix explores viability of hydrogen-powered DCs
Equinix has collaborated with the National University of Singapore on a research project exploring the viability of backup hydrogen fuel cells for data centres. [ + ]
Mobile phones banned in classrooms across NSW
A statewide ban of mobile phones in public high schools has come into effect across NSW. [ + ]
Quiz-based learning: trialling AI in schools
An AI trial has commenced across 10 Queensland state schools, involving 500 students and 25 teachers. [ + ]
Combating cybercrime a shared responsibility
We need a more transparent and collective approach to cybercrime, including strengthening our intelligence and reducing barriers for attacked organisations. [ + ]
One in three Australians eyeing a new job
New industry research shows that cost of living increases and changes in employee priorities are putting pressure on firms to engage and retain talent. [ + ]
Oceania security teams still understaffed
ISACA's new State of Cybersecurity report shows that Oceania security teams are dealing with talent and budget shortages despite the growing cyberthreat. [ + ]
Research explores study stress and poor sleep
More than 50% of students are struggling with sleep as a consequence of exam study stress, a new study suggests. [ + ]
