Industry News
More free RATs for schools
An additional 11.87 million rapid antigen tests (RATs) will be distributed in schools across WA. [ + ]
Multi-cloud environments bring new security threats
More than half of Australian businesses surveyed by Thales are finding it harder to manage privacy and data protection in the cloud compared to on-premises. [ + ]
mycar taps Macquarie for NBN, SD-WAN services
Macquarie Telecom has deployed NBN and SD-WAN services to mycar Tyre & Auto's footprint of more than 270 retail stores across Australia. [ + ]
Google Cloud announces three new regions
Google Cloud has announced three new regions to meet growing demand for cloud services in Asia-Pacific. [ + ]
Monash-led team wins blockchain grant for Pacific program
Researchers from Monash and other regional universities have secured a grant for a project to develop blockchain technology to support the Pacific region. [ + ]
Aussie orgs still struggling to identify cyber risk
New research from Trend Micro has revealed that 48% of Australian organisations feel their cyber risk assessments are not sophisticated enough. [ + ]
Infosys opens Sydney Living Lab to accelerate innovation
Infosys has opened its Sydney Living Lab, a high-tech co-creation space for digital innovation, part of a network of over 20 established globally. [ + ]
ServiceNow launches Australian digital skills bootcamp
ServiceNow aims to tackle Australia's acute digital skills crisis with a series of full-time digital skills bootcamps for anyone looking to join the tech sector. [ + ]
Epson to showcase solutions at EduTech 2022
Epson will be showcasing its education technology solutions at the EduTech event, held on 10–11 August. [ + ]
How much do Australians trust in science?
New research suggests that despite public wariness about social media misinformation, Australians overwhelmingly trust in science. [ + ]
UST announces partnership with AmCham
Digital transformation solutions provider UST has announced an exclusive industry partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Australia. [ + ]
Curriculum shifting towards geospatial technologies
An interactive geospatial project has been accepted by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority as a senior piece of assessment. [ + ]
RingCentral announces new hardware partnerships
RingCentral has entered hardware partnerships with Avocor, Jabra and EPOS to add new capabilities to its RingCentral Rooms videoconferencing suite. [ + ]
Open RAN workgroup to improve rural and regional mobile coverage
BAI Communications Australia will lead one of four working groups to scope development and delivery of improved rural and regional mobile coverage in NSW. [ + ]
Adobe to power FC Bayern fan experiences
Adobe has entered into a multi-year partnership that will power the digital transformation of Munich-based FC Bayern. [ + ]