Industry News
Augmented reality moves to the art world
Groundbreaking AR technology is providing a new and innovative platform for Australian contemporary artists to present their work. [ + ]
World Edtech Startup Challenge winner announced
Secret Pirates Entertainment Inc. has taken out the top prize at the 2022 World Edtech Startup Challenge. [ + ]
CSIRO to fund $1.2m robotics scholarship program
CSIRO will use the prize money from its recent second-place finish at the 'Robot Olympics' to fund a robotics scholarship program for under-represented groups. [ + ]
Unlocking the secret to private messaging apps
Unless your messaging app offers end-to-end encryption, your private conversations may be accessed without your consent, says UNSW Institute for Cyber Security. [ + ]
FirstWave to help put first woman on the moon
Australia's FirstWave Cloud Technology has secured an extension of its role providing software in support of NASA's Artemis Moon to Mars program. [ + ]
Safety app launched for young children
A safety app designed for young children aged four to six has been launched by the KIDS Foundation and Itty Bitty Apps. [ + ]
MinterEllison opts for Appian
MinterEllison, one of Australia's largest law firms, has automated its business process management system on the Appian Low-Code Platform. [ + ]
Study to understand gender in local cybersecurity sector
RMIT has partnered with the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) to better understand important gender dimensions in the Australian security sector. [ + ]
Scattergun Kubernetes deployments risking complexity, cost and data loss
Research commissioned by Veritas has found that businesses are failing to capitalise on joined-up strategies for Kubernetes deployments. [ + ]
ACCC to explore state of competition in social media
As part of its five-year Digital Platforms Inquiry, the ACCC is consulting on issues including the state of competition for social media services in Australia. [ + ]
New Victorian angel investment groups receive funding
Three new angel investor networks backed by LaunchVic are set to unlock as much as $9 million in early-stage capital market over the next two years. [ + ]
Aspiring young scientists awarded
A range of science awards has been presented to school students across Queensland. [ + ]
Helping Indigenous children with mental health
An early childhood program focused on helping Aboriginal children communicate their emotions has received an additional $2.7 million in funding. [ + ]
Microsoft commits to reduced ANZ data centre emissions
Microsoft has partnered with Ecotricity to ensure the company's new data centre region in NZ is powered by 100% carbon-free energy. [ + ]
La Trobe adopts Informatica's Customer 360
Victoria's La Trobe University is adopting Informatica's AI-powered Customer 360 SaaS platform to help improve its student life cycle management. [ + ]
