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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Lumify Work
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Lumify Work

Lumify Work NZ GM, Andrew Smith, shares key insights on their IT training courses and recent re-brand in an interview with TechDay.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023

Global Stories

Exclusive: How The Access Group's Mintsoft is redefining WMS and OMS
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: How The Access Group's Mintsoft is redefining WMS and OMS

To learn more about the company, TechDay spoke with Evan Puzey, who is the General Manager of ERP, The Access Group, Asia Pacific.

By Tom Raynel • 7 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Kaspersky uncovers APT campaign targeting APAC government entities
Encryption

Kaspersky uncovers APT campaign targeting APAC government entities

Kaspersky has discovered a persistent campaign compromising a specific type of secure USB drive, used to provide encryption for safe data storage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
Library For All, AWS & Cognizant boost education for displaced Ukrainian children
EduTech

Library For All, AWS & Cognizant boost education for displaced Ukrainian children

AWS and Cognizant join forces to support the Library For All non-profit, which aims to help displaced Ukrainian children.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups
Digital Entertainment

ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups

ALIAVIA Ventures nets AU$13.5m to back female-led technology firms in Australia and the US, closing a funding gap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
78% of organisations under-report cyberattacks: ISACA
Supply Chain

78% of organisations under-report cyberattacks: ISACA

Interestingly, only 42% of respondents in Oceania say their organisation conducts a cyber-risk assessment at least annually, compared to 43% in 2022.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Boise State's Cyberdome marks successful first year in cybersecurity
EduTech

Boise State's Cyberdome marks successful first year in cybersecurity

Cyberdome initiative by Boise State University and Stellar Cyber celebrates a year of bolstering rural cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
Exclusive: LastPass Partner Program is empowering customers
Partner Programmes

Exclusive: LastPass Partner Program is empowering customers

LastPass is taking the lead in being a channel-centric organisation through the launch of the LastPass Allegiance Partner Program.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
Learning management systems said to aid in employee retention
EduTech

Learning management systems said to aid in employee retention

A recent LinkedIn 2023 Workplace Learning Report found that upskilling employees is a priority for those responsible for learning and development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Kaspersky releases latest report on APT trends for 2023
Malware

Kaspersky releases latest report on APT trends for 2023

Kaspersky's latest report reveals key trends in Advanced Persistent Threats, including new threat actors and upgraded toolsets.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Why we should listen to Gen-Z's cybersecurity literacy need
Network Infrastructure

Why we should listen to Gen-Z's cybersecurity literacy need

There's no advancement in IT without cybersecurity at the front, and these young adults have a skill gap in the area.

By Garett Paton • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Micro-credentials advance workplace diversity and inclusion
Identity and Access Management

Micro-credentials advance workplace diversity and inclusion

Micro-credentials are key in enhancing diversity and inclusivity in the commercial landscape and addressing employment issues, says D2L.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
TDCX Foundation aids youth digital literacy for its first anniversary
Customer Experience

TDCX Foundation aids youth digital literacy for its first anniversary

TDCX Foundation celebrates first anniversary with projects enhancing digital literacy for Southeast Asian youth. #socialimpact.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Salesforce partners to uplift Filipino women with digital skills
Data Analytics

Salesforce partners to uplift Filipino women with digital skills

Salesforce partners with Ayala Foundation to empower 185 Filipino women in the digital economy, promoting gender inclusivity and closing the digital divide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
South Australia's Dept for Education implements Okta Workforce Identity Cloud
EduTech

South Australia's Dept for Education implements Okta Workforce Identity Cloud

South Australia's Department for Education is using Okta Workforce Identity Cloud to power its educational passport, known as EdPass.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2023
Charles Sturt University partners D2L Brightspace for online courses
Platform-as-a-Service

Charles Sturt University partners D2L Brightspace for online courses

Charles Sturt's education courses will be delivered through the Brightspace platform from the start of the 2024 academic year.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023
ACS and Zenva join forces to boost Australia's IT skills
Education, Learning & Training

ACS and Zenva join forces to boost Australia's IT skills

ACS has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the online training platform, Zenva, to boost Australia's IT skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2023