Industry News
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. [ + ]
Local orgs grappling with IT budgets, skills gaps
Australian organisations are investing less in IT than their global peers and are grappling with shortages of technology talent, KPMG research suggests. [ + ]
Cohesity forging new Data Security Alliance
Cohesity has announced an alliance with a number of leading security companies aimed at helping customers improve their data security posture. [ + ]
Australian consumers demand frictionless login
Australian consumers increasingly want a frictionless online login experience that does not compromise on security, according to Ping Identity. [ + ]
Transforming learning: Open Schools for All project
Digital technologies geared towards inclusion and equity could transform the future of school systems and learning. [ + ]
How can Australia's maths performance be improved?
Few students studying mathematics and declining performance harms the economy and provides challenges for teachers. [ + ]
Training future cybersecurity experts
High school students in NSW will benefit from a cybersecurity course that is rolling out across the state. [ + ]
DigitalOcean announces new Sydney data centre
DigitalOcean has announced it is expanding its global presence with a new data centre in Sydney (SYD1). [ + ]
Roses Only hits record customer retention with Macquarie Telecom
With access to cloud, VoIP and SD-WAN services, the business delivered twice the amount of orders during last year's COVID lockdown. [ + ]
School rooftops open for solar
All state schools in NSW will now be open to installers of solar and battery systems. [ + ]
Partnership to protect NZ data centres from ransomware
VAST Data has announced that its high-capacity, all-flash platform was selected by Plan B to ensure its data centres remain operational regardless of a cyber attack. [ + ]
Setonix supercomputer named fourth 'greenest'
Australia's Setonix supercomputer has been recognised as one of the greenest in the world on the globally recognised Green500 list. [ + ]
Coding challenge gets kids 'tech industry ready'
Winners have been announced for the 2022 Premier's Coding Challenge. [ + ]
Music classes boost maths scores: study
Music and arts classes can increase interest in school and lead to better scores in mathematics — but only at higher socio-economic status schools. [ + ]
New IT infrastructure manufacturing facility prepares Australia for AUKUS
Australia has progressed towards sovereign capability in critical technology, as an advanced IT infrastructure manufacturing facility opens in Sydney. [ + ]