Industry News
Creating a student-centric education system
A tertiary education system that is student-centric and more cohesive would be better positioned to address workforce shortages, according to ITECA. [ + ]
Australian businesses becoming ransomware repeat victims
A new report shows that Australian organisations are increasingly falling prey to successful ransomware attacks — in many cases, multiple times. [ + ]
Australians falling for bank impersonation scams
The ACCC's Scamwatch received over 14,000 reports about bank impersonation scams last year, with consumers losing more than $20 million in savings. [ + ]
IT leaders struggle with complex cloud environments
Nearly all senior IT leaders worldwide report having been impacted in some way by the increasing complexity of multicloud environments, research suggests. [ + ]
High school phone ban consult begins
NSW public schools have begun consultation with the state government over how to implement the new mobile phone ban. [ + ]
Digital textbook partnership launched
Booktopia and VitalSource have formed a partnership to provide greater access to digital textbooks. [ + ]
TIO aims to lead service for digital platform complaints
The TIO believes it is the right body to handle digital platform complaints as it is an established EDR scheme trusted by industry, government and consumers. [ + ]
Delivering the curriculum in nature play spaces
Teachers are being encouraged to deliver more of the curriculum in outdoor areas. [ + ]
One in two execs experiencing 'resiliency gap'
When it comes to resiliency, 53% of executives admit their company is not where it should be, according to a global business survey. [ + ]
TCA welcomes new National Reconstruction Fund
The National Reconstruction Fund will help build Australia's technology industries in strategically important areas, according to the Tech Council of Australia. [ + ]
AIIA publishes navigating AI report
The Australian Information Industry Association has published a pair of papers aimed at helping Australian businesses safely and responsibly adopt AI. [ + ]
Gartner publishes top eight cybersecurity predictions
Nearly half of current security leaders will have jumped ship to new roles by 2026, according to Gartner's cybersecurity predictions. [ + ]
Tech trial at Pilbara lithium mine
Pilbara Minerals will trial technology from Brisbane-based Plotlogic under an initial 12-month contract at its Pilgangoora Project site. [ + ]
Databricks tool helps businesses create their own AI model
Databricks has released Dolly, a platform businesses can use to create their own ChatGPT-like tools at a low cost. [ + ]
Back to school with workplace safety program
Victorian students are learning the skills to stay safe in their first jobs, thanks to a new WorkSafe program. [ + ]
