Industry News
Register now for World Maths Day
Students around the globe will have the opportunity to participate in World Maths Day on 8 May 2023. [ + ]
Microsoft puts smarts into Edge and Bing
Microsoft has announced the (preview) release of its AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge browser, available now at Bing.com. [ + ]
Dell appoints new President for APJ
Dell Technologies has appointed Peter Marrs as President of its Asia Pacific & Japan region, effective immediately. [ + ]
New admin roles rolled out in schools
As part of a plan to lighten the workload for teachers, 200 new administration roles have been created in NSW schools. [ + ]
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). [ + ]
Partnership inspires STEM careers
Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB Australia) and Bentley Systems have announced a three-year partnership. [ + ]
Evolt360 opts for NetSuite
Evolt360 has selected Oracle NetSuite to replace its manual reporting processes and patchwork of technology solutions. [ + ]
New appointment at Pega ANZ
Pegasystems has announced the appointment of Barbara Kazepidis as vice president of consulting for the ANZ region. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Student Space Camp entries open
Entries are open to students aged 15–18 who are keen to attend the US-based Space Camp. [ + ]