Industry News
Mirvac launches future workplace pilot
Mirvac has launched a new 1300 m2 Adaptive Workplace pilot at its Sydney HQ, creating a hybrid, dynamic test and learn space. [ + ]
Catholic sector teachers to go on strike
A full-day stop work has been endorsed by the IEU executive, following a vote by over 17,000 teachers and support staff in the Catholic education sector. [ + ]
Apple introducing new accessibility features
Apple is previewing a range of new accessibility features for iPhones, iPads and Macs designed to help users with disabilities get the most out of their devices. [ + ]
Solving skills shortages from the classroom
An organisation working with schools to promote drone and geospatial skills development believes it could help solve the Australian construction skills shortage. [ + ]
Australian Curriculum goes digital
The updated and approved Australian Curriculum, Version 9.0, is now online. [ + ]
Cybersecurity focus in digital skills training courses
More than 2000 Queenslanders have enrolled for digital skills qualifications, including at Mooloolaba TAFE's new Cyber Security Training Operations Centre. [ + ]
Seeing Machines, ANU win ARC Linkage grant
Canberra-based Seeing Machines will collaborate with ANU on R&D into technology designed to mitigate the risks of drowsy and distracted driving. [ + ]
Cricket Australia using Microsoft Viva to tackle burnout
Cricket Australia has adopted Microsoft Viva Insights to help employees recover from the stresses imposed by the pandemic. [ + ]
UNESCO program explores tech in education
A program enabling young people aged 14–18 to share views with experts from UNESCO has now reached students from 39 schools in 21 countries. [ + ]
Phishing attacks surge 450% as attackers exploit SEO
Phishing attacks have surged 450% in the last year as attackers become increasingly adept at exploiting search engine optimisation in their campaigns. [ + ]
UniSA secures quadruped robot for research
UniSA's new quadrupedal robot, Clive, will be used to explore applications for autonomous robots in multiple sectors. [ + ]
SecureCo partners with IBM on voice platform
SecureCo has partnered with IBM to offer businesses a cloud-native voice platform. [ + ]
Jo-Anne Ruhl to head up Workday ANZ
Workday has announced that Jo-Anne Ruhl is the new vice president and managing director of the company's ANZ operations. [ + ]
White paper uncovers occupational fraud risk
ANZ organisations face an increased risk of occupational fraud due to the combined factors of the shift to remote work and sustained political and economic volatility, according to a new SAP Concur white paper. [ + ]
Humanforce secures growth investment
Workforce management solutions provider Humanforce has announced the closing of a significant growth investment from tech-focused private equity firm Accel-KKR. [ + ]