Industry News
Australia is a global remote work leader
Australian organisations are ahead of their peers in other markets for making the IT investments needed to support hybrid and remote work, research indicates. [ + ]
CSIRO launches latest Innovate to Grow program
The CSIRO is now taking applications from SMEs in the cybersecurity and digital technology sectors looking to take part in the Innovate to Grow program. [ + ]
Invisible challenges: a study of school principals
The emotional demands experienced by Australian principals are the subject of a new study by Monash University. [ + ]
GenAI to streamline employee feedback analysis
Employee experience platform Culture Amp will use Google Cloud's Vertex AI product as the foundation of its generative AI solutions for employee feedback. [ + ]
Virtual work experience platform to pave pathways
A new virtual work experience platform aims to develop practical skills in four key tech pathways — cloud, automation, cyber and software development. [ + ]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month resource kit launched
KnowBe4 has announced a new resource kit in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October. [ + ]
Vulnerabilities found in Axis camera software
Nozomi Networks has discovered and disclosed since-patched critical vulnerabilities in the Axis License Plate Verifier software product. [ + ]
Australians lost $286m to scams in 1H23
Australians lost $286 million to scam activity in the first half of 2023, with total reports to the ACCC's ScamWatch service up by more than 48%. [ + ]
P&N Group focuses on cloud analytics
P&N Group will implement a cloud analytics solution from Informatica and Snowflake as part of its ongoing digital transformation. [ + ]
Cricket Australia selects HCLTech
HCLTech has been selected by Cricket Australia (CA) for the next phase of CA's digital transformation. [ + ]
Aussie businesses turn to automation to help workers
Despite the narrative around AI being a threat to jobs, research released by SS&C Blue Prism suggests Australian employers are adapting AI to help workers. [ + ]
How childhood burns affect academic outcomes
Young people who have been hospitalised due to burns are less likely to finish high school, a Macquarie University study has shown. [ + ]
Survey: AI to solve Australian labour shortage
The research shows leaders globally have begun embracing modern technology and reimagined talent strategies to help elevate their people operations. [ + ]
Living STEM program launches in classrooms
A program that aims to connect students to Indigenous scientific knowledge has been launched by the CSIRO and Chevron Australia. [ + ]
Holoportation a reality
Actor William Shatner was beamed into the Advertising Week APAC 2023 event earlier this month, using Proto Hologram technology. [ + ]