Higher education stories
NAKIVO adds vSphere 9, Proxmox 9.1 in backup update
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Nakivo updates Backup & Replication to v11.2, adding support for VMware vSphere 9, Proxmox VE 9.x and OAuth 2.0 email authentication.
Cisco, UTS open digital innovation hub for AI in Sydney
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Cisco and UTS have opened Innovation Central Sydney, a new AI-focused hub in Tech Central to link research with industry and government.
Introducing the first Frontier Suite built on Intelligence + Trust
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Microsoft unveils Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Suite, bundling Copilot and Agent 365 from 1 May at USD $99 and USD $15 per user.
Cyber attacks stay near record high as GenAI risks grow
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Global cyber attacks hover near record highs as unchecked workplace GenAI use exposes sensitive data in one in 31 corporate prompts.
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
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University of Sydney swaps ageing plastic cards for tap-and-go digital IDs, transforming access, security and sustainability across campus.
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
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Women are urged not to self-select out of STEM, as diverse skills and personalities are vital to drive innovation and challenge stereotypes.
Breaking barriers to women's tech careers by rethinking pathways
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Australia risks missing a USD $6.5 billion tech opportunity unless it opens flexible, skills-first pathways for women into digital roles.
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
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Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.
How do we give to gain in a fractured world?
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In a fractured world, leaders must “give to gain” by investing in cultural intelligence, turning diversity into real inclusion and resilience.
Beyond symbolism: fixing tech's gender funding gap
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Women in tech are more visible and ambitious than ever, but unequal capital, fragmented support and poor data still block true equality.
Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
Siemens unveils autonomous building tech at Frankfurt fair
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Siemens unveils an autonomous building portfolio at Frankfurt's Light + Building fair, promising smarter energy, maintenance and comfort.
Beyond the console: Why women shaping gaming cultures are shaping the future of technology
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Women redefining gaming culture are quietly steering how future technologies will feel, who they serve and whose voices they centre.
AI ambitions collide with legacy integration problems
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AI is racing into business plans, but NashTech research finds brittle legacy systems and poor integration are quietly throttling progress.
AI system choices seen as crucial to women's tech careers
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AI structure design, data foundations and mentoring, not just hiring targets, have a significant impact on women's careers in tech.
Kentico reveals Site of the Year 2025 award winners
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Kentico crowns global winners of its Site of the Year 2025 awards, spotlighting standout Xperience-powered digital projects across sectors.
TechnologyOne unveils AI Guide for councils, students
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TechnologyOne launches Guide, an AI assistant to streamline council services and student support across Australia and New Zealand.
GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks
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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
Firms pour billions into AI but struggle to scale value
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Firms spent USD $252 billion on AI in 2024, yet only 4% report repeatable, scalable value as governance and skills gaps hold back returns.
Turnitin flags AI surge as students seek feedback, not fakes
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Turnitin reports a spike in AI-heavy essays but finds most students use its assistant for real-time feedback, not ready-made assignments.