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Wavelink expands SecurePath initiative to Melbourne
Firewalls

Wavelink expands SecurePath initiative to Melbourne

Wavelink has expanded its SecurePath initiative to Melbourne, aiming to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage projected at 16,600 by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Google unveils new AI tools for Australian education sector
EduTech

Google unveils new AI tools for Australian education sector

Google Australia unveils new AI tools, including Gemini in Classroom and Gemini Academy, to boost education at the EduTech conference in Melbourne.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024

Global Stories

GitHub announces Copilot Free tier for VS Code users
Open source

GitHub announces Copilot Free tier for VS Code users

GitHub has surpassed 150 million developers and launched a free tier for its Copilot in Visual Studio Code, empowering users with enhanced coding tools.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
NVIDIA unveils a generative AI supercomputer from just USD $249
Robotics

NVIDIA unveils a generative AI supercomputer from just USD $249

NVIDIA has introduced the Jetson Orin Nano Super, a generative AI supercomputer priced at USD $249, enhancing performance for developers and hobbyists.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia
EduTech

Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Apple unveils MacBook Pro with new M4 chip range
Unified Communications

Apple unveils MacBook Pro with new M4 chip range

Apple has launched its latest MacBook Pro range featuring the M4 chips, promising enhanced performance and battery life for creative professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
ASUS launches Zenbook S 14 in Australia & New Zealand
AI PC

ASUS launches Zenbook S 14 in Australia & New Zealand

ASUS launches the Zenbook S 14 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and advanced AI tech.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education
EduTech

Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education

Turnitin introduces new AI-powered grading tools to combat bias and improve academic integrity, enhancing feedback and detection of AI-generated content.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge
Connectivity

Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge

FedEx and Junior Achievement reveal the winners of the 2024 International Trade Challenge in Singapore, spotlighting innovative student ideas for a circular economy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Education Perfect modernises learning for 1.4 million students
EduTech

Education Perfect modernises learning for 1.4 million students

More than half of Australia's secondary schools now use Education Perfect's refreshed platform, fostering student agency and boosting educational outcomes for 1.4 million students.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
ASUS debuts new AMD AI-powered laptops in Australia & NZ
Gaming

ASUS debuts new AMD AI-powered laptops in Australia & NZ

ASUS has unveiled a new range of AMD AI-powered laptops in Australia and New Zealand, showcasing models designed for students, professionals, and gamers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Adobe transforms education with new AI tools in Adobe Express
Marketing Technologies

Adobe transforms education with new AI tools in Adobe Express

Adobe has unveiled new AI tools in Adobe Express for Education, aimed at enhancing classroom learning and engagement for K-12 students worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Turnitin unveils AI paraphrasing detection for academic integrity
EduTech

Turnitin unveils AI paraphrasing detection for academic integrity

Turnitin has launched an AI paraphrasing detection tool to help educators and publishers identify AI-modified texts, tackling academic integrity challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

CIISec adds AI & quantum modules to CyberEPQ curriculum
EduTech

CIISec adds AI & quantum modules to CyberEPQ curriculum

The Chartered Institute of Information Security introduces AI and quantum computing modules to its CyberEPQ programme, enhancing cybersecurity education for students.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Google Cloud boosts Indonesian students with tech skills launchpad
EduTech

Google Cloud boosts Indonesian students with tech skills launchpad

Google Cloud partners with Indonesia's Ministry of Communications on the Google Cloud Career Launchpad, aimed at equipping 8,500 students with vital cloud skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment
Schools

Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment

New Zealand's ed-tech star Kami secures major investment from Boston Ventures, boosting its valuation to $300 million and reaffirming its global ambitions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Massey University, Farm Focus enhance agribusiness education
Unified Communications

Massey University, Farm Focus enhance agribusiness education

Massey University has partnered with Farm Focus to pilot a programme enhancing agribusiness students' financial skills using hands-on software.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024