Industry News
Greater education needed surrounding child sex abuse
The University of South Australia has brought together top child protection experts to explore the issue of child sexual exploitation. [ + ]
Banking-as-a-service set to hit mainstream: Gartner
Gartner has named banking-as-a-service, the public cloud for banking, AI chatbots and social messaging payment apps as transformative banking technology trends. [ + ]
Streamlining IT service management
ProbeX receives between 6500 and 8000 IT tickets each month, with just 20 service-desk IT staff to support the entire business. [ + ]
Better support for students with disability
The federal government has launched informative new resources to help those with a disability better access education and training. [ + ]
Focus on neuro-inclusivity in tech sector
IT consultant auticon counsels clients on the strengths of neurodiversity and specialises in placing people into tech sector roles. [ + ]
Supply chain leaving Aussie orgs at risk of ransomware
Around 68% of Australian IT leaders believe their supply chain partners and customers are leaving them more exposed to ransomware attacks, research suggests. [ + ]
Monash helping guide Melbourne's smart city push
Monash University and the City of Melbourne have published a report into research exploring the potential for public data to improve smart city outcomes. [ + ]
From tradie to teacher
A $10 million pilot program to boost the number of industrial technology and design teachers has been announced by the Queensland Government. [ + ]
Younger Australians demand flexible working
Well over half of Australians aged under 35 would consider looking for a new job if their employer demanded a full-time return to the office, research suggests. [ + ]
Why aren't businesses recovering e-waste value?
Only 50% of senior IT business leaders recognise the potential economic value of their organisation's e-waste, according to a new report from Lenovo. [ + ]
Future Technology Program to push startup success
KPMG Australia and Stone & Chalk have joined forces to launch the Future Technology Program, a commitment to help Australian startups succeed. [ + ]
Limiting mobile phone use in classrooms
An announcement by the NSW Opposition to restrict the use of mobile phones in high school classrooms has been welcomed by the Centre for Digital Wellbing. [ + ]
LEDC opens new data centre in Albury Wodonga
Leading Edge Data Centres has opened its latest edge data centre in the regional hub of Albury Wodonga. [ + ]
Overcoming barriers with virtual tech work experience
Virtual work experience opportunities will be created for high schoolers and those facing barriers to employment. [ + ]
Defence opens applications for 2023 Cyber Gap program
The 2023 ADF Cyber Gap program, which seeks to encourage students studying for cyber qualifications to pursue careers in defence, is now open for applications. [ + ]
