Industry News
Oman Australia Cable system launched
SUBCO has switched on its new $300 million Oman Australia Cable, a high-speed subsea cable system connecting WA to EMEA. [ + ]
Australian businesses yielding to ransomware groups
Nearly 70% of Australian businesses have been hit by ransomware in the last five years, and many are willing to pay substantial ransoms to keep the lights on. [ + ]
Proposed new syllabus targets STEM
Proposed new science and technology syllabuses in NSW are focused on creating the next generation of STEM leaders. [ + ]
Fitbit in court over statements on faulty devices
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against US-based Fitbit LLC for allegedly making false or misleading representations to consumers. [ + ]
Teachers want more respect: study
A study by Monash University showed that 70% of Australian teachers feel the profession is not respected by the public. [ + ]
Gamification teaches children to reduce waste
An educational program that uses gamification to teach children about reducing food waste has launched in NSW primary schools. [ + ]
Australian Cyber Week hits the road
Running from 14–18 November, this year's event will travel around Australia generating awareness of the national cybersecurity industry. [ + ]
We're still terrible at passwords
New research suggests that attackers are taking advantage of weak password management to gain access to corporate systems via remote admin protocols. [ + ]
Adobe: consumers reject age-based stereotypes
New research from Adobe suggests consumers are rejecting age-based stereotypes, revealing the importance for brands to connect at an individual level. [ + ]
Australian leaders hesitant to disclose breaches
Australian C-suite leaders overwhelmingly believe requirements for public disclosures of data breaches could lead to a loss of competitive advantage, PwC said. [ + ]
Cognizant launches new delivery centre in Adelaide
Technology services and consulting company Cognizant plans to hire 1600 digital staff in Adelaide to support its new local delivery centre. [ + ]
Adatree creates framework to de-identify data
Fintech startup Adatree says it has created the first and only framework in Australia to de-identify data in the regulated Consumer Data Right (CDR). [ + ]
Greaves honoured at Australian Women in IT Security awards
Castlepoint Systems co-founder and CEO Rachael Greaves has been recognised as Australia's Most Outstanding Woman in IT Security. [ + ]
Qld and ACT Pearcy Foundation ICT awards announced
The Pearcy Foundation has announced recipients of the Queensland and ACT awards. [ + ]
ANZ partnership to deliver computer vision outcomes
VisualCortex has signed a referral and services agreement with data consulting company Servian. [ + ]
