Industry News
Observability leaders saving millions in downtime costs
The most sophisticated cybersecurity observability leaders have been able to slash their downtime costs by an average of 90%, research suggests. [ + ]
RMIT launches new security courses in Indonesia
RMIT is expanding its existing presence in Asia-Pacific by launching new short courses in Indonesia in partnership with Infinite Learning. [ + ]
Report: Australia's most in-demand skills
Online learning provider Udemy has released its quarterly workplace learning report, revealing the most popular skills training for corporate Australia. [ + ]
Summit explores women's leadership in schools
In Australia, only 40% of principals are women, compared to 62% of teachers. [ + ]
Monash researchers develop new code security tool
Monash University researchers have developed a new approach to predicting and mitigating software vulnerabilities at the source code level. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
STEM "girl power" in schools
Some of Queensland's brightest young female students will participate in the 2022 STEM Girl Power Camp in Brisbane. [ + ]
Recycling laptops to reduce digital inequity
A new initiative in Auckland schools will source used laptops and desktop computers from businesses and households and gift them to students. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]