Industry News
APAC DevOps salaries lagging
A new report has found that APAC lags behind other regions in the top salary brackets, despite significant growth globally in DevOps salaries. [ + ]
Teacher shortage reaches crisis point
Teacher shortages across the state have intensified to breaking point, according to the Independent Education Union of Australia. [ + ]
New algorithm builds stronger, faster blockchains
A new algorithm has been developed that will enable building of more resilient, efficient and faster blockchains. [ + ]
Octopus Deploy launches Config as Code
Octopus Deploy has launched a new Config as Code feature that leverages the power of Git for tracking changes but incorporates a user-friendly UI. [ + ]
High-speed fibre technology facilitates terabit speeds
CommScope has announced new high-speed fibre technology it says will facilitate migration to terabit speeds. [ + ]
UniSA researchers tackling rare earth impacts
Researchers from the University of South Australia are developing new methods to extract rare earth elements without devastating the environment. [ + ]
Linking STEM students to a resources sector career
BHP and Thiess have teamed up with AMMA’s Bright Future STEM program to encourage students to pursue a career in resources. [ + ]
Students connected with International Space Station
A learning experience designed to connect western Sydney high school students with the International Space Station has been announced by the Powerhouse. [ + ]
Standards raised with updated Australian Curriculum
Education ministers have endorsed a "decluttered" Australian Curriculum that sets higher expectations for what students know. [ + ]
Collective action needed to close digital divide
An estimated one in 10 Australians and one in five New Zealanders remain digitally excluded, and the gap is widening, experts have warned. [ + ]
Australian uni students targeted in employment fraud
Cybercriminals are targeting higher education students in markets including Australia with employment fraud, Proofpoint has warned. [ + ]
NCS buys ARQ Group for $290 million
Singtel subsidiary NCS has continued its acquisition spree in Australia in support of the establishment of technology services division NCS in the market. [ + ]
Macquarie Telecom wins Domino's contract
Macquarie Telecom will deliver improved connectivity to more than 720 Domino's stores across Australia under a major deal with the pizza chain. [ + ]
Microsoft ANZ, ACU team up on digital innovation
Microsoft and the Australian Catholic University have announced a collaboration aimed at benefiting students as well as the health and education sectors. [ + ]
Flinders Uni, Cisco launch Innovation Central Adelaide
Flinders University and Cisco's new Innovation Central Adelaide will seek to help South Australian companies solve real-world business challenges. [ + ]