Industry News
Sydney to host global tech experts in visiting entrepreneur program
The City of Sydney's visiting entrepreneur program will host a range of global tech experts in June 2021, to discuss the latest biotech and quantum technologies. [ + ]
Funding for Qld firm supplying software to NASA
Gold Coast-based Opmantek, which is supplying software to NASA for use in its Artemis mission, is one of the 44 companies that have received a funding boost. [ + ]
UK's CDEI details data privacy initiatives
The UK's Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation has published details of its work programs aimed at enhancing data privacy to facilitate responsible data sharing. [ + ]
Mandatory e-invoicing for NSW agencies from 2022
E-invoicing will be mandatory for all NSW government agencies from 1 January 2022. [ + ]
NSW to trial cashless gaming tech
Aristocrat Gaming and Wests Newcastle are set to lead a trial that will use cashless gaming machines at a venue in New Lambton in Newcastle. [ + ]
LatConnect 60, SSTL in UK–Australia Space Bridge partnership
LatConnect 60 and Surrey Satellite Technology have partnered under the UK–Australia Space Bridge, to boost knowledge across both countries' space sectors. [ + ]
Oxford and Oracle team up to expedite COVID-19 variant identification
Oxford University and Oracle have created a Global Pathogen Analysis System (GPAS) to help governments and medical communities identify and act on these variants faster. [ + ]
Fortinet and Soldier On partner to provide free veteran cybersecurity training
Cybersecurity solutions provider Fortinet has teamed up with veteran support organisation Soldier On to provide free cybersecurity training to Australian veterans transitioning to civilian careers. [ + ]
NSW launches sector-wide cyber security strategy
The strategy focuses on four key commitments including increasing government's cyber resiliency, helping businesses grow, enhancing the cybersecurity workforce and supporting research and innovation. [ + ]
NASA targeted by thousands of cyber attacks
NASA has experienced more than 6000 cyber attacks in just four years and is constrained in its ability to detect and prevent these attacks, an audit has found. [ + ]
CISA, FBI detail Colonial Pipeline attack
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI have released the indicators of compromise for the DarkSide ransomware campaign. [ + ]
VicTrack appoints Juniper for network infrastructure upgrade
VicTrack, the state-owned enterprise that owns railway and tram lines, also manages an extensive telecom network along the rail corridor that includes nearly 3000 km of fibre. [ + ]
MSAB, Detego partner on digital forensics
Digital forensics leaders MSAB and Detego have partnered to provide law enforcement customers with a one-stop mobile and computer analysis solution. [ + ]
Enea providing technology for Telenor's 5G SA core
Telenor has incorporated technology from Enea into its 5G standalone network core, designed as a proof of concept to support 5G network slicing. [ + ]
Australian healthcare leaders see telehealth as top priority
A majority of Australian healthcare leaders report telehealth to be their top technology investment priority, according to Philips. [ + ]
