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.
ZTE’s Axon 7 is now Daydream-ready, capable of identifying spam callers
The list of Google Daydream smartphones is slowly growing, with the latest addition being the Axon 7.
Only five percent of enterprises have integrated influencer marketing according to new report
Although 43 percent of marketers experiment with influencer marketing, only 28 percent involve influencers in tactical campaigns. Few enterprises have an all-up strategy for influencers according to a new report from Traackr.
Lenovo’s Windows 10 contenders: New pro laptops even include ThinkPad for VR
Lenovo has unveiled three new P-series Windows 10 ThinkPads, one of which is aimed at people making virtual-reality content.
Google, H&M partner to design you a dress based on your daily habits
The deal aims to offer consumers custom clothing based on your habits and history.
InterContinental Hotels Group admits data breach
IHG says that payment card systems at 12 hotels are involved in the security incident.
Malwarebytes acquires Italian security firm Saferbytes
The Italian startup's offerings are destined to join the Malwarebytes enterprise portfolio.
Seek, Hudson back Slingshot’s HR startup accelerator
Seek, Hudson, Slingshot, and UTS will be working together to execute a HR focused startup accelerator program called Human Capital.
Centrelink automated debt recovery based on a 27-year-old process: Tudge
The federal government has again defended Centrelink's debt recovery system, saying the practice is not new and has been in place since 1990.
Give me your skilled, your banned: Canada embraces Trump’s immigrant techie pariahs
However Trump's ban works out -- most say the case is headed to the Supreme Court -- the die is cast for many prospective immigrant techies who will be looking at more hospitable countries like Canada as their best options for work.
Innovation and Science Australia calls for a more ‘urgent’ innovation strategy
The independent body has said more work is needed to improve the country's innovation, science, and research system.