Industry News
Report: companies sacrifice mobile security for productivity
A report by Verizon has found that 45% of companies surveyed sacrificed mobile device security to meet productivity targets. [ + ]
AIIA urges federal govt to allocate millions to AI
The AIIA has called on the government to allocate $250 million to artificial intelligence, to ensure Australia becomes a global leader in AI research. [ + ]
NEC and Aruba deliver digital services platform at Australia's largest prison
NEC Australia and Aruba have teamed up to install and deliver a services platform for Australia's largest prison, Clarence Correctional Centre. [ + ]
Qld to construct smart underground waste disposal system
The Sunshine Coast Council is installing a high-tech underground automated waste collection system to transport waste out of the Maroochydore City Centre. [ + ]
ACSC warns of fresh Exchange vulnerabilities
The Australian Cyber Security Centre is urging Australian organisations to act to mitigate freshly discovered Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities. [ + ]
Finalists revealed for 2021 MAV Technology Awards
The 2021 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence have recognised a range of councils across Victoria, South Australia, NSW and the Northern Territory as finalists. [ + ]
Immersive VR could help with rehab therapies
Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology could help treat communication disorders, according to a study by The University of Queensland. [ + ]
Cyber attacks on banks grew 118% in past 12 months
VMware's annual Modern Bank Heists report estimates that 54% of financial institutions experienced disruptive attacks in the last 12 months. [ + ]
Health Travel Pass launched to verify traveller health
IDEMIA has launched a Health Travel Pass, designed to help governments reduce the risk of incoming travellers spreading COVID-19. [ + ]
Mosman Council enhancing vPermit parking system
Mosman Council will enhance its vPermit virtual parking permit system by introducing integration with Smarter City Solutions' CellOPark system. [ + ]
Pandemic prompts call for action for smart city initiatives
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to accelerate public sector innovation, with 88% of city leaders calling for investment in cloud platforms. [ + ]
UK tech scale-ups set sights on Australia
An initial 11 UK tech scale-ups will take part in a UK Government-sponsored program designed to help companies expand into Australia. [ + ]
HD maps driving the future of Aussie autonomous vehicles
A robotics expert has called for government–industry collaboration to create HD maps, to help Australia lead a core aspect of autonomous vehicle development. [ + ]
Saudi Arabia releases full 6 GHz to unlicensed use
Saudi Arabia's CITC has designated all 1200 MHz of the 6 GHz band for unlicensed, paving the way for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. [ + ]
Honeywell facility services software chosen for Vic hospital
Honeywell has been chosen to provide hard facilities management and building management software for the Footscray Hospital project in Victoria. [ + ]
