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Australian teachers struggle with digital technologies curriculum

A new report reveals that two-thirds of Australian educators are struggling to implement the nation's Digital Technologies Curriculum, calling for urgent support and action.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Ransomware

Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare

As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

EduTech

How connected schools are reducing the strain on overloaded teachers

Connected schools in Australia are easing the teacher shortage crisis by leveraging technology to enhance classroom connectivity, collaboration, and learning experiences.

By Phil Gaut • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Robotics

Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation

The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI & VR part of junior leadership initiative between Infosys & Table Tennis Victoria

Infosys launches a Junior Leadership programme in partnership with Table Tennis Victoria to enhance young players' digital knowledge and leadership skills using the 'Infosys Springboard' platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Digital Literacy stories

Digital Transformation

Ashurst reveals time-saving benefits of generative AI trials

Ashurst's Vox PopulAI report reveals time-saving benefits from generative AI trials, with tasks seeing up to 80% reduction.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

EduTech

TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes

TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

eLearning

Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds

Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Data Privacy

Report reveals rise in global digital stalking in 2023

Kaspersky's 2023 report highlights a worrying rise in global stalkerware abuse, with approximately 31,000 victims recorded, marking a 6% increase from 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

DevOps

AI & remote work reshape business practices by 2024

AI is revolutionising business and project management in 2024, with employee-led tech selection underpinning changes in a remote-work dominated era.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Literacy stories

Marketing Technologies

Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global

Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills

New Zealand's productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.

By Ana Ivanovic-Tongue • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Google

Google & PB Tech launch reo Māori Chromebook in NZ schools

Google New Zealand, in partnership with PB Tech and the Māori Language Commission, has delivered 5,000 Chromebooks with a te reo Māori keyboard to students, promoting digital use of the language.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

EduTech

AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation

New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations

Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Digital Literacy

New Zealand's academyEX wins global award for innovative Edtech platform

New Zealand's edtech sector celebrates as academyEx and the Ministry of Social Development triumph in the World Summit Awards, receiving acclaim for their innovative job skills platform, Digital Passport.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Government

UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears

UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Generative AI

Alteryx study reveals potential AI impact on future enterprise in Singapore

Alteryx's study predicts AI's considerable role in shaping future Singaporean enterprises, with 78% of leaders saying AI is already impacting their organisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023