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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

Software Development

Autistic-majority IT services company celebrates Autistic Pride Day

those in technology consultant and IT service professional roles reported higher confidence, autonomy, and wellbeing.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020

Autism

Autistic IT consultants to provide value to Woolworths

auticon, employing autistic IT consultants, teams up with Woolworths for a 6-month pilot to enhance software delivery, fostering inclusive employment practices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020

Global Stories

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

Hyperscale

Goanna Solutions brings AWS re/Start programme to Australia

Goanna Solutions, along with AWS, introduces the AWS re/Start programme to Australia, offering cloud tech training to unemployed and underemployed individuals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020

Health Technologies

RMIT, Siemens and Festo team up to establish Australian-focused digital innovation hub

RMIT, Siemens and Festo have partnered to establish an Industrial Digital Innovation Hub in Australia, supporting Industry 4.0 workforce transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020

Marketing Technologies

Mastercard and Ethoca look out for ANZ retailers with support package

Mastercard and Ethoca launch a free fraud prevention package for Australian and New Zealand retailers, offering Ethoca Alerts until 31 July 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020

Gaming

“It's-a me, Mario!” LEGO's design lead on how Mario changes the world of play

LEGO has announced a new playset featuring Mario that blends physical play with technology, proving the toy giant's embrace of the digital world.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020

Education, Learning & Training

Y Soft launches 3D printing solutions for education providers

Y Soft has unveiled new 3D printing solutions for schools, featuring premium 3D lessons and an affordable 3D/2D EDU bundle to bolster STEAM education.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020

Recruitment

Fear of breaking social norms in the workplace behind high job turnover

Auticon urges firms to embrace neurodiversity, tackle bias, and value autism in the workplace for better output.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020

Marketing Technologies

Mastercard extends free access to STEM curriculum for girls

Mastercard and education firm Scholastic have expanded free access to Mastercard's STEM curriculum designed for 8-12 year-old girls.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

Software Development

Australia's IT & software sector job market on the rise

Australia's IT and software sector sees a 17.3% hiring growth spurt amid a decline in other industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LinkedIn notes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020

Cybersecurity

Mentorship key to bringing women into cybersecurity - Microsoft

Microsoft believes that mentorship is a key way to get more women into cybersecurity, says corporate vice president Ann Johnson.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020

eLearning

Nanogirl launches online STEM learning programme for self-isolated Kiwis

The team at Nanogirl have launched an online learning platform for Kiwi kids to help get them through the COVID-19 lockdown period.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020

Marketing Technologies

IWD 2020: Why we must champion the next generation of female leaders

International Women's Day: As we've seen over and over — and as endless research supports — diversity isn't just good business, it's good for business.

By Suzanne Steele • 5 min read • Sun, 8th Mar 2020

Security Information and Event Management

IWD 2020 interview: LogRhythm's Joanne Wong & Ping Identity's Vivienne Horsfall

On International Women's Day 2020, we interview Joanne Wong of LogRhythm and Vivienne Horsfall of Ping Identity to discuss the future of women in cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020