Industry News
Digitial Learning Day
Digital Learning Day was launched to highlight the value of technology in schools. [ + ]
55% of Aussies would trust a robot for financial advice
Finance professionals are urged to upskill, as research from Oracle reveals that 55% of Aussies trust robots more than humans with their finances. [ + ]
Recipients of NBN innovation awards announced
The recipients of the inaugural 2020 Innovate with NBN Awards include WUNA Hold Access for its digital wallet designed for First Nations people. [ + ]
Boab AI reveals first Aussie cohort, launches $100m fund
Boab AI has announced the first cohort of its Australian scale-ups, including PI.EXCHANGE and Remi AI, and the launch of its $100 million Boab Global AI Fund. [ + ]
Doing the maths: boosting maths attainment across Australia
Mathematics learning program Knowledgehook has launched in Australia, as teachers turn a corner in addressing low maths attainment levels for young students. [ + ]
ACSC releases cybersecurity report for health sector
The ACSC has released its 2020 Health Sector Snapshot, revealing that ransomware is currently the most significant threat to the Australian health sector. [ + ]
Global tech company Leidos boosts Victorian presence
Global science and technology company Leidos has expanded its footprint in Victoria with a Software Factory to support the company's growth in Australia. [ + ]
Union flags concerns with e-learning replacement
A recent report highlighs concerns raised by the QTU in response to plans for the replacement of an 18-year-old online learning platform. [ + ]
Technology has shifted storytelling
55,000-word novels are now competing with 280-character tweets. If technology has changed the way audiences connect with stories, what does this mean about the communication skills. [ + ]
AIIA appoints board of directors for 2021
The Australian Information Industry Association has unveiled its board of directors for 2021, comprised of diverse leaders within the ICT industry. [ + ]
Australian Data Centres forms alliance with Oracle
Oracle has reached an agreement to host secure government workloads on Australian Data Centres' Tier III Canberra data centre. [ + ]
Sparking interest in STEM
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, women from the energy sector spoke with Melbourne school kids to encourage participation in STEM. [ + ]
NSW proposes SME ICT procurement targets
The NSW Government has proposed to a procurement target allocating at least 30% of its ICT addressable spend to SMEs. [ + ]
Report: 159,000 workers needed to close digital skills gap
Failing to address Australia's digital skills shortage could jeopardise the nation's economic recovery from COVID-19, according to a report from RMIT Online. [ + ]
Seven call centre trends and predictions for 2021 and beyond
NICE has predicted the seven most dominant trends that will make a significant impact on call centre service in 2021 and beyond. [ + ]
