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The Federal Government has announced $745,920 in new funding for Western Sydney University to establish the Cybersecurity Aid Centre to train and support small business with Cyber Incident Response.

GUEST OPINION: There is no typical day or start to a new role for a Chief Technology Officer when dealing with the goals and technological needs of a business. Primarily, CTOs are hired to decrease ongoing spending, analyse market trends and forecast profits; they help the business attain and retain a competitive edge, and stay technologically sustainable.

What should developers prioritise in 2021 to adapt to a changing landscape? iTWire sought answers to this question from a variety of industry experts.

ASCCA is the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association, and since 1998 it continues to be Australia's peak body for empowering Australian Seniors through technology, and iTWire is proud to support this amazing event!

GUEST OPINION by Paul Leahy Country Manager, ANZ, Qlik: It’s no secret that data has permeated every aspect of our lives; it sits at the centre of global industries and conversations, touching everything from elections to weather. As with most topics, there is debate, dispute and often doubt as to the role data can, should, and will have in our lives… How will data change our world? What will this look like when it comes to school, work and health? Could data improve learning? How can we use it? And, where are the privacy and ethics lines when we do?

Nokia is launching a certification program designed to help industry professionals realise the full business potential of end-to-end 5G networks.

Ninety per cent of parents consider Australia’s education system to be “poor” or having “room for improvement”, with more than one in three admitting they feel ill-equipped to support their child’s learning in the next decade, according to new research.

Jon Lang, CEO of DDLS:

As Australia’s largest provider of corporate IT and process training, DDLS represents a good barometer of what’s happening in the IT industry. If we see strong demand for training in a particular skill or product, you can be pretty sure a skill shortage will soon emerge. And if we’re not seeing demand for training in a particular product or technology, it’s likely on its way to becoming legacy or the market is saturated with skilled people.

SPONSORED NEWS: As Australia’s largest provider of corporate IT and process training, DDLS represents a good barometer of what’s happening in the IT industry. If we see strong demand for training in a particular skill or product, you can be pretty sure a skill shortage will soon emerge. And if we’re not seeing demand for training in a particular product or technology, it’s likely on its way to becoming legacy or the market is saturated with skilled people.

Singapore telco Singtel is investing S$45 million over three years in a professional development program designed to boost the digital skills of its 12,600 employees.

Learning platform provider Pluralsight is making a substantial investment in its Australian operation, CEO Aaron Skonnard told iTWire.

Western Australia’s Murdoch University has selected the Ex Libris campusM student portal and mobile app to enhance and increase student engagement by improving its digital student services as well as providing a dedicated mobile app.

Adaptive learning company Cluey Learning has raised $20 million with the completion of a Series A funding round, bringing total investment in its business to $31 million.

Continuing in its mission to offer the best customer service, Apple has announced a new "Today at Apple" program with a whole new range of free classes on offer.

This innovative Australian first from Deakin University allows you to earn a master’s degree in Leadership or IT Leadership by using your existing industry skills and knowledge to earn a valuable qualification and help further your career.

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This innovative Australian first from Deakin University allows you to earn a master’s degree in Leadership or IT Leadership by using your existing industry skills and knowledge to earn a valuable qualification and help further your career.

Australian entertainers The Wiggles are on Google's digital assistant, offering a range of ways your family can "learn, play and stay entertained with a range of games, activities and stories".

The South Australian Department for Education is to deploy a SaaS solution from software applications, digital solutions and managed services company Civica across schools and educational institutions in its jurisdiction.

HP Inc's new Kids Fund is a local programme in line with the company's global commitment, announced in July this year, "of US$20 million in technology, training and R&D funding to enable better learning outcomes for more than 100 million people by 2025".

MudWatt, the award-winning kit that “engages kids in STEM in a whole new way” has arrived from iWorld Australia, with micro-organisms generating electricity!