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UTS switches to Rimini Street for database security and management
Data Analytics

UTS switches to Rimini Street for database security and management

University of Technology Sydney switches maintenance and support of its Oracle database to Rimini Street to streamline operations and improve service quality.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2022
Meaningful impact where human meets digital
EduTech

Meaningful impact where human meets digital

PwC, PIC, and Salesforce have developed a free online university, IMAGI-NATION {University}, to empower marginalised communities worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2022
Top universities lagging on basic cybersecurity - report
Phishing

Top universities lagging on basic cybersecurity - report

Universities in Australia, the US and the UK are lagging on basic cybersecurity measures, creating higher risks of email-based impersonation attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
Whitecliffe fosters careers for the future of tech
Marketing Technologies

Whitecliffe fosters careers for the future of tech

Do you want a career in Information Technology, Networking, Web Development, Software Development, or are you looking to upskill?.

By Tori Picton • 7 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022
Is the future of education data-driven?
EduTech

Is the future of education data-driven?

The future of education is digital, and universities must innovate to attract and engage students. Data analytics and integration are key.

By James Campbell • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
Know your motive: new research considers the next wave of robots
Robotics

Know your motive: new research considers the next wave of robots

New research from the University of Birmingham reveals that future robots must understand task motives to enhance efficiency, marking a major shift in robotics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
University of Birmingham deploys UK's largest IBM POWER9 AI cluster
Hyperscale

University of Birmingham deploys UK's largest IBM POWER9 AI cluster

After originally deploying just two servers, the University realised it needed more horsepower and added another nine.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Nov 2018
The six success factors for successful smart card migration
RFID

The six success factors for successful smart card migration

Educational institutes are phasing out legacy security systems for smart RFID cards. Follow these six steps to ensure a successful smart card migration.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Exclusive Interview: Targeting the university sector with AARNet and Zoom
EduTech

Exclusive Interview: Targeting the university sector with AARNet and Zoom

AARNet champions internet advancements in education, evolving from infrastructure provider to innovative NFP reseller.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018
Industry and academia partner to push UK supercomputer adoption
DataCentre infrastructure

Industry and academia partner to push UK supercomputer adoption

HPE today announced a plan of action with Arm, SUSE, and three UK universities to accelerate the adoption of supercomputer applications in the UK.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Universities stories

Pandemic exposes importance of workplace air quality
Risk & Compliance

Pandemic exposes importance of workplace air quality

Most New Zealand workplaces lack air hygiene rules, despite research showing airborne viruses spread far more easily indoors than outdoors.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
Tribal Group wins five year, $55M contract with Callista Senior Executive Group
EduTech

Tribal Group wins five year, $55M contract with Callista Senior Executive Group

Tribal Group secures $55m contract from the Callista Senior Executive Group to provide software and services to Australian universities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Days of full-time, in-school learning may be numbered
eLearning

Days of full-time, in-school learning may be numbered

By 2030, online study could account for half of a secondary pupil’s schooling as behaviour issues push families to seek other options.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
Who should be first in line for Covid vaccine?
Data Privacy

Who should be first in line for Covid vaccine?

The model could help authorities prioritise scarce doses by targeting places visited by likely superspreaders, researchers say.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
Keeping a clean workplace and the role of chemical dispensers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Keeping a clean workplace and the role of chemical dispensers

Chemical dispensers can cut infection risk and protect staff by improving dilution accuracy, reducing spills and supporting regular disinfection.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Sun, 5th Apr 2020
Aussie students want fully digitised university experience
EduTech

Aussie students want fully digitised university experience

Australian students demand more from universities, seeking fully digitised education, with 54% ready to switch institutions for better tech and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
University tackles multi-campus AV streaming challenge
EduTech

University tackles multi-campus AV streaming challenge

Pro AV Solutions Queensland and avt deployed a network media solution to deliver streaming across multiple University of Southern Queensland campuses.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity
Agricultural Technology

AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity

A landmark report warns New Zealand could miss out on NZD $53 billion in GDP gains by 2035 unless firms act on AI now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018