Industry News
Merged McAfee Enterprise and FireEye rebrand as Trellix
The combined company has taken the name Trellix to reflect its focus on providing a foundation for 'living security'. [ + ]
Gen Z uninformed about digital careers: study
Nearly half of Generation Z are not well informed about digital career pathways, according to new research. [ + ]
Engenco adopts SugarCRM's AI-driven platform
Engineering services company Engenco has adopted SugarCRM as its first CRM platform. [ + ]
ACCC appeals $1m penalty against Employsure
The ACCC is appealing the $1m penalty ordered by the Federal Court against Employsure over misleading Google ads, on the grounds the penalty is too low. [ + ]
Contact centres using AI in harmony with humans
Far from fears of automation making jobs obsolete, contact centre organisations are using AI to empower their human agents and create new job opportunities. [ + ]
Equinix expands Network Edge to Melbourne
Equinix has launched its Network Edge virtual network function services ecosystem to Melbourne, following its launch in Sydney in late 2019. [ + ]
Teachers too time poor for research: study
Australian educators do not have adequate time to access research to help them improve their skills. [ + ]
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has announced plans to acquire game developer and interactive content publisher Activision Blizzard (AB). [ + ]
Bringing retired teachers back 'unworkable': IEU
Calls by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet to rely on retired teachers and fast-tracked professional accreditation have been rejected by the IEU. [ + ]
Pexip selects Equinix to support rapid growth
Videoconferencing and collaboration solutions provider Pexip has deployed globally in Equinix International Business Exchange (IBX) data centres. [ + ]
New platform addresses specific cyber threats
CyberRes has launched 'Galaxy', an 'immersive cyberthreat experience' that the company says improves cyber resilience. [ + ]
Melbourne drone light display soars after safety checks
A light show featuring more than 380 drones flying in formation over Melbourne's Docklands was given the go-ahead after detailed safety checks by CASA. [ + ]
Swoop enters dark fibre market
Fixed wireless and wholesale network infrastructure provider Swoop has agreed to acquire the dark fibre network assets and customers of SA-based iFibre. [ + ]
COVID booster shot mandated for NSW teachers
School-based staff will now be required to receive their third booster shot, following changes made to mandatory vaccination regulations by the NSW Government. [ + ]
Greater clarity needed around return to school
More clarity is needed from the NSW Government around returning to school with such high COVID infection rates, said the Independent Education Union. [ + ]
