Industry News
AI spokesperson for children amplifies their voices
A digital spokesperson for children, generated by artificial intelligence, has been unveiled at an event in Denmark. [ + ]
Australian workers suffer from app overload
More than half of Australian workers report having to use six or more workplace apps every week, which is draining productivity and causing workplace stress. [ + ]
ANU researchers publish Tech Policy Atlas
The Australian National University's Tech Policy Design Centre is aiming to make it easier to compare tech policies and regulation across multiple countries. [ + ]
Amadeus developing Gen AI travel solutions
Amadeus is working with Microsoft and Accenture to co-develop an AI chatbot for the automation of complex travel-related tasks. [ + ]
Digital solutions driving sustainability goals
The latest Sustainability Index from Schneider Electric shows that business leaders believe digital solutions are the key to achieving sustainability goals. [ + ]
AIIA: more tech development support needed
Following the release of the federal government's Working Future employment white paper, AIIA says there is work to be done to support skills development. [ + ]
Linfox streamlines operations with SAP
SAP has helped Linfox create a custom digital warehouse solution (DWS) to optimise the end-to-end operation of its warehouse sites. [ + ]
Digital platforms aren’t doing enough, CHOICE says
New research shows that Australian users think digital platforms such as Google and Meta aren't doing enough to protect them from scams. [ + ]
How AI could boost kids' financial literacy
Two-thirds of parents believe that AI could be used to teach children about money in the digital age, according to a new report. [ + ]
Stone & Chalk expands footprint into New Zealand
Stone & Chalk is partnering with GridAKL to bolster the support network for New Zealand's tech startups. [ + ]
SAS and Microsoft partnership focuses on banking risk
SAS is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to help banks better manage looming liquidity and interest rate risks. [ + ]
Cuts to working conditions: teachers vote 'no'
An employer attempt to cut working conditions has seen staff vote 'no' in 300 Catholic schools across Queensland, according to the IEU. [ + ]
Australian execs anticipate significant reskilling
Australian executives estimate that 39% of their workforce will need to reskill as a result of implementing AI and automation over the next three years. [ + ]
Partnership delivering sustainable data centres
GreenSquareDC and Schneider Electric will partner to deliver a highly sustainable 96 MW data centre in Perth. [ + ]
1.29m Australian software developers use GitHub
GitHub's new Innovation Graph shows the extent to which the code repository application is used by Australian developers. [ + ]