Industry News
Helping veterans while addressing tech skills shortages
Microsoft has partnered with ICT training provider Lumify to deliver the latest cohort of the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA). [ + ]
Afterpay reduces fraud risk with advanced machine learning
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) business Afterpay is using the Cloudera Data Platform to run analytics for real-time fraud detection on millions of transactions. [ + ]
SMEs failing at SEO and social best practice
New data suggests that SMEs are failing to take adequate steps to ensure a visible online presence. [ + ]
Responsible use of technology a pressing business need
A new report explores what motivates organisations to adopt responsible technology use practices and what benefits they hope to achieve. [ + ]
LaunchVic's 30X30 hunting unicorns
LaunchVic has announced it's officially on the hunt for the next wave of tech unicorns, declaring its 30X30 program open for expressions of interest. [ + ]
Student Space Camp entries open
Entries are open to students aged 15–18 who are keen to attend the US-based Space Camp. [ + ]
Boosting STEM activities through science grants
Grants of up to $20K are available in Queensland for projects and activities that increase participation in STEM. [ + ]
Orro lands Flight Centre Travel Group
Orro has announced a three-year partnership with Flight Centre Travel Group for management of its retail shop network connectivity. [ + ]
NSW must address 'collapsing' literacy and numeracy
Literacy and numeracy standards in NSW have experienced an "alarming deterioration", and will continue to fall unless the government acts. [ + ]
Tackling problematic screen use by children
A proposal to tackle problematic screen and phone use by children has been announced by NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns. [ + ]
Queenstown Airport upgrade reduces passenger congestion
A multimillion-dollar terminal upgrade at New Zealand's Queenstown Airport includes technology designed to improve the customer experience. [ + ]
Skills shortage creates 'citizen project managers'
A new industry report has found a resource recession is forcing organisations to operate with a misalignment between skillsets and requirements. [ + ]
AWS Melbourne Region launches
AWS has launched the AWS Asia Pacific (Melbourne) Region — it is the company's second Infrastructure Region for the country. [ + ]
Simulation model to test data breach response plans
While many organisations have crisis management plans in place, plenty fail to adequately prepare for what comes after a data breach. [ + ]
Digital Jobs program boosts mid-career workers
A joint initiative from Victoria University (VU) and the Victorian Government launched in late 2021 has welcomed its latest round of recruits. [ + ]