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Ruckus' comprehensive guide to digital strategy in schools
EduTech

Ruckus' comprehensive guide to digital strategy in schools

RUCKUS Networks offers a critical roadmap for Australian schools planning their digital strategies amidst increased investment and demand.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
AUCloud combats rising scams with new cyber security training
Multi-factor authentication

AUCloud combats rising scams with new cyber security training

In the face of escalating email scams, AUCloud unveils pioneering cyber security courses and phishing simulations to bolster security for Australian businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Australian VETs increasingly prioritise digital transformation
EduTech

Australian VETs increasingly prioritise digital transformation

Digital transformation in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers surges, aiming to boost student enrolment and retention, as revealed by ReadyTech's report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
NextGen's digital services speed up home loan approvals in Australia
Fintech

NextGen's digital services speed up home loan approvals in Australia

NextGen's digital lending technology, specifically its Verification of Identity service, NextGenID, boosts home loan approval efficiency, reducing approval times by 25% on the ApplyOnline platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Three industries display tech will transform in 2024
Digital Signage

Three industries display tech will transform in 2024

While much of the focus is on things like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, consumer-grade technology also has enormous potential to transform industries.

By Phil Gaut • 4 min read • Sun, 31st Dec 2023

Global Stories

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IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today
EduTech

IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today

IWD 2024 underscores the critical role of technology in accelerating women's progress, through enhanced access to education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership opportunities.

By Aparna Gray • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment
Fintech

IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment

Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.

By Nirri Shah • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Aussie firms prioritise talent development amid AI revolution
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie firms prioritise talent development amid AI revolution

AI is revolutionising the global job market, sparking a 21-fold surge in related listings and prompting 90% of Australian firms to focus on skill development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Microsoft AI in healthcare: From data interpretation to tailored training
Data Analytics

Microsoft AI in healthcare: From data interpretation to tailored training

AI advancements, with companies like Volpara and Techion leading the charge, are revolutionising the healthcare industry, promising unprecedented capabilities and potentially triggering a transformation as significant as the discovery of penicillin.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Putting all your eggs in one communication basket is never a good idea
Customer Relationship Management

Putting all your eggs in one communication basket is never a good idea

Reliance on a single Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solution, such as Microsoft Teams, puts businesses at risk as highlighted by recent outages; diversifying options can boost resilience and functionality.

By Peter Hughes • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report
Malware

Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report

Ahead of Data Privacy Day, PrivacyEngines stresses increasing threat of phishing, with a staggering number of global attacks in Q3 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
iPhone hardware feature exploited in Operation Triangulation
Semiconductors

iPhone hardware feature exploited in Operation Triangulation

Kaspersky reveals hackers have utilised a previously unknown iPhone hardware feature to bypass Apple's memory protections.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed
DevOps

Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed

Kaspersky's GReAT team has uncovered an undisclosed iPhone hardware feature used in Operation Triangulation attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

Google & Malaysia unite for AI development & public service advances
EduTech

Google & Malaysia unite for AI development & public service advances

Google pairs up with the Malaysian Government to launch two major projects aimed at fostering AI skills among the youth and enhancing public service using cutting-edge cloud tools, aligning with the MADANI Economy Framework.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Telehouse donates laptops boosting digital inclusion in Tower Hamlets
Mobility

Telehouse donates laptops boosting digital inclusion in Tower Hamlets

Telehouse's significant donation of 40 laptops to Tower Hamlets' voluntary organisations adds to local digital inclusion, aiding improved online learning experiences and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
EduTech

Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies

Singapore-based EdTech company, Geniebook, has been recognised in the GSV 150: Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills 2024, being the only entity from Southeast Asia to make the list.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Intel

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024