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.
Australia’s new critical cyberdefender needs action rather than announcements
The newly-announced Critical Infrastructure Centre could become Australia's hub for the kind of civil cyber defence corps that have been suggested for years. Let's hope it starts with SCADA.
VPNs are not as private as the name suggests: CSIRO
The CSIRO has found that the majority of Android VPN apps are not transparent enough about how a user's information and traffic is handled.
Nortel Networks to end bankruptcy, pay creditors $7b: Report
Eight years after first filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Nortel Networks has finally been ordered to pay its creditors the $7 billion it raised by selling off its business segments.
HPE to acquire Cloud Cruiser for measuring IT usage
Cloud Cruiser already provides cloud-consumption analytics software for HPE's Flexible Capacity business.
Meitu selfie-editing app denies invasion of user privacy
The popular Chinese selfie-editing app admits that it collects certain user data, but claims it only uses it to optimize app performance and enhance consumer engagement.
Queensland Treasury uses CBA blockchain for ‘cryptobond’ prototype
The state authority will begin using the bank's capital markets blockchain platform prototype for secure transactions via a virtual 'cryptobond'.
Google Home now controls Belkin’s WeMo and Honeywell devices
While Google is adding more integrations to Google Home, it has a long way to go to catch up to Amazon's Alexa-powered Echo.
Oracle Solaris limps on in continuous delivery mode
Solaris Unix will not be seeing any significant upgrades, but Oracle will continue to support it for years to come.
NBN launches ‘Gen NBN’ marketing campaign
The new marketing campaign features a 60-second TV ad, outdoor advertising, and targeted digital and social media advertising encouraging customers to use the NBN for home, business, education, and healthcare.
Google rolls out final Android Wear 2.0 preview, iOS support included
Android Wear 2.0 will officially launch in early February. You can download and test out the latest developer preview and connect it to your iPhone.