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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories - Page 2

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Exclusive: SquareX's Audrey Adeline on why the browser is 'the new endpoint'

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Audrey Adeline of SquareX warns the browser, where 80% of device time is spent, is the new cybersecurity battleground in an evolving threat landscape.
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Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Regional Australian cities like Gladstone and Lismore offer higher graduate starting salaries and more job roles than major capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.
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Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
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Why enterprises can't afford to ignore cloud optimisation in 2025

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Enterprises must prioritise cloud optimisation in 2025 to meet AI demands, cut costs, boost security, and drive sustainability in cloud computing.
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Education Perfect launches live maths progress tool to aid teachers

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Education Perfect unveils new maths solution to tackle Australia's declining secondary school numeracy, addressing gender gaps and easing teachers' workloads.
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May's Patch Tuesday revealed 77 vulnerabilities

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 77 vulnerabilities, including six critical remote code exploits and five actively exploited zero-days.
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Ransomware attacks expose urgent risks for critical utilities

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Spanish water supplier Aigües de Mataró was hit by ransomware, highlighting growing cyber risks to essential infrastructure worldwide, experts warn.
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Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Yubico's Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.
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April Patch Tuesday: Microsoft announces 121 vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Microsoft has unveiled 121 vulnerabilities in its April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, marking a significant increase from last month's total.
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Women in cybersecurity share advice for females joining the industry during Bugcrowd webinar

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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During a Bugcrowd webinar for International Women's Month, leading female figures in cybersecurity shared invaluable advice to inspire women entering the field.
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Auticon report highlights benefits of neuroinclusion in work

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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The 2024 Impact Report from auticon shows that 87% of clients noted a cultural shift after hiring neurodivergent talent, emphasising inclusion's benefits.
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Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Australia's recent budget announcement has ignited debates across technology sectors as leaders welcome investments aimed at boosting competitiveness.
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Australian tax cuts endorsed to boost tech sector talent

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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The Australian Computer Society has backed the Federal Government's budget proposal, introducing tax cuts aimed at benefiting technology professionals across the country.
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Baidam achieves Social Traders certification for impact

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Baidam, an Indigenous cybersecurity firm, has achieved Social Traders certification, reinforcing its commitment to ethical practices and supporting Indigenous communities.
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Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its latest update, including seven zero-day flaws, six of which have been actively exploited.
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Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.
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Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.
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March Patch Tuesday reveals 57 vulnerabilities

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Microsoft has revealed it will fix 57 vulnerabilities in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday update, including six previously exploited in the wild.
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Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.
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Technology feeds curiosity - and it needs inquisitive women

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day, a women in tech shares her passion for STEM, encouraging others to embrace their curiosity and creativity in a dynamic industry.