As Higher Ed IT adopts new technologies, it’s becoming more and more important to stay current with tech news. New technological advancements are sure to affect your work at an institutional-level. We’re constantly aggregating new and exciting articles from the best sources so that you can stay informed and ahead in the field.
St. Jude Medical admits new cardiac device flaws discovered, issues patch update
The medical device maker has fixed another Merlin@home Transmitter flaw which makes them vulnerable to cyberattacks.
OpenDoc group to Microsoft and Google: Your Word, Docs bug is blocking access
Problems with saving Microsoft Word and Google Docs files in text document format OpenDocument Text are locking out the visually-impaired, argue its proponents.
Singapore wants new laws to keep up with autonomous, ride-sharing vehicles
With public trials already running in the country, the Singapore government is looking to update local laws to better safeguard commuters in driverless and ride-sharing vehicles.
Mobile satellite provider Pivotel installing 4G towers for farmers
Solar- and battery-powered 4G mobile base stations will utilise satellite services to provide connectivity to farmers in rural areas under Pivotel's solution.
Optus signs communications services deal with health provider
Optus Business has become the primary IT provider of health services provider Uniting under a new five-year deal to consolidate and simplify its systems.
Samsung SDS gets certification for EMM solution on iOS
The Common Criteria (CC) validation follows the NIAP approval for the Android version back in 2015.
Ericsson and IBM announce 5G ‘breakthrough’
A new 5G silicon-based millimeterWave phased array is being hailed as a breakthrough in 5G network technology by developers Ericsson and IBM Research.
Crunchies Awards for Silicon Valley startups focus on diversity
The Crunchies Awards bills itself as Silicon Valley's Oscars for startups
SonicWall reports 638 million instances of ransomware in 2016
The network security firm said ransomware was the payload of choice for malicious email campaigns and exploit kits in 2016, with Locky claiming the title as the most popular payload globally.
China balks at joining TPP
China's foreign minister has expressed doubts that the nation will join the TPP after the departure of the US from the free trade agreement, instead pushing the RCEP.