Industry News
Customer interactions over WhatsApp up 80% in a year
New research from Infobip suggests that a growing proportion of customer interactions with brands is taking place over messaging apps such as WhatsApp. [ + ]
Australia tops ransomware target list for the first time
Bitdefender's November Threat Debrief has been released, including a ransomware report. [ + ]
Gonski funding gap must be addressed: report
In order for NSW to improve its education results, it needs to meet its Gonski funding commitments, according to a new report. [ + ]
Vulnerabilities found in OT products
Forescout's Vedere Labs has discovered and highlighted critical vulnerabilities in OT products from vendors Festo and CODESYS. [ + ]
Lowering barriers to hybrid cloud adoption
Red Hat has announced an expansion of its open solutions publicly available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings. [ + ]
Telstra Private Cloud expands to Melbourne
Telstra has launched its Telstra Private Cloud virtual data centre solution in Melbourne, its second availability zone after Sydney. [ + ]
Gamification used to train cybersecurity professionals
A new cybersecurity training program uses gamification or capture the flag (CTF) challenges to elevate skillsets, build camaraderie and attract new talent. [ + ]
Fortinet partners with University of Tasmania
The University of Tasmania has partnered with Fortinet by joining the Fortinet Academic Partner Program, aimed at building a diverse, skilled workforce. [ + ]
CDU opens centre to push boundaries on drone research
A new research and training centre for drones has been established for the first time in the Northern Territory at Charles Darwin University. [ + ]
Are teachers doing enough for LGBTQIA+ students?
Some teachers are not intervening when LGBTQIA+ students are bullied, according to research from the University of South Australia. [ + ]
Australian AI tech developer announces UK expansion
Road safety technology developer Acusensus has established a UK division to head up the company's growing European operations. [ + ]
Schools roll out bushfire STEM program
Students in NSW schools will have the chance to participate in a STEM program that increases understanding of bushfire management. [ + ]
Wunderkind sets up APAC hub in Sydney
Martech vendor Wunderkind has announced its launch in Australia, establishing its APAC headquarters in Sydney to support its expansion across the region. [ + ]
Criminals commercialising cybercrime
The Sophos 2023 Threat Report details how the cyberthreat landscape has reached a new level of commercialisation and convenience for would-be attackers. [ + ]
Anti-Discrimination Act reforms welcomed by school staff
The removal of religious discrimination exemptions from the Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Act has been welcomed by the IEU. [ + ]
