Industry News
Principal advisory group to lift student outcomes
Principals from 10 NSW public schools have met, with the goal of driving improvement in schools across the state. [ + ]
Google, Apple, Microsoft commit to extending FIDO support
Apple, Microsoft and Google have all committed to offering extended support to the FIDO Alliance's passwordless sign-in standards. [ + ]
Green energy funding for schools
Schools in WA have been invited to apply for a second round of clean energy funding to help them reduce energy costs. [ + ]
Duracell develops battery cost savings calculator
Duracell has released an interactive tool to help businesses calculate the costs they could save by selecting the right batteries for their needs. [ + ]
Teacher job satisfaction plummets
According to a recent survey by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, job satisfaction among teachers has dropped to 63%. [ + ]
Tech innovation to drive growth in regional Queensland
The push to drive growth in regional Queensland through tech innovation continues, with the launch of a science and innovation hub in Gladstone. [ + ]
Study: Digital to drive sustainability in next three years
The Digital Sustainability Index (DSI) tracks the adoption and leverage of digital technologies by enterprise. [ + ]
Researchers address accessibility gap
Monash University's new TronicBoards colour-coded PCBs are designed to encourage STEM knowledge among people with intellectual disabilities. [ + ]
Australian workers turn to digital mental health tools
Australian professionals are turning to digital mental health tools to address issues such as rising stress arising from working during the pandemic. [ + ]
Crackdown: half a billion scam calls blocked
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) says the fight against scammers is showing results. [ + ]
Outdated security no match for modern threats
A new report from Vectra highlights how organisations are continuing to fail by tackling complex, modern cyber threats using outdated methods. [ + ]
Regional Australia Bank selects NICE CXone
Customer-owned Regional Australia Bank has implemented the NICE CXone platform to streamline contact centre operations and better support branches across NSW. [ + ]
The all-electric school transport of the future
Students could soon be catching school buses that are 100% electric. [ + ]
Monash University opens new robotics lab
The new Monash University Faculty of Engineering Robotics Lab will seek to advance cutting-edge research into robotics and AI. [ + ]
Defence invites tech startups to pitch
The upcoming Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit will present an opportunity for startups to pitch innovative ideas to Defence. [ + ]