Industry News
Automation predicted for 40% of data science tasks
Gartner predicts that over 40% of data science tasks will be automated by the year 2020. [ + ]
Vodafone Hutchison Australia to virtualise network
VHA has contracted Ericsson and Cisco to transform and virtualise the Vodafone Australia core and IP networks to bring their operation into the cloud. [ + ]
Open source adopted for digital innovation
The results of a new study about the use of open source in digital innovation in the Asia–Pacific region have been released by Red Hat. [ + ]
H2 accelerator to create 400 NSW FinTech jobs
Start-up accelerator H2 Ventures will be supported by Jobs for NSW with a loan guarantee of $2 million. [ + ]
Uber's mapping efforts reach the Gold Coast
Uber has installed capture cameras on a number of Uber vehicles on Gold Coast roads, as the company extends to Australia its global efforts to produce more detailed GPS maps for drivers. [ + ]
IBISWorld research reveals data storage services growth
Data storage services are expected to undergo revenue growth of over 14% during the year ahead. [ + ]
How much is your smartphone distracting you?
Having a smartphone present can negatively affect concentration span, even if the phone is not in use. [ + ]
Australian IT spending set to grow 2.7% in 2017
Gartner expects total Australian IT spending to grow at a steady 2.7% in 2017, but potential growth both at home and internationally has been hampered by geopolitical uncertainty. [ + ]
Phishers rely on overconfidence, study shows
Many people believe they are smarter than the criminals behind phishing schemes, and are consequently caught out by them, research shows. [ + ]
Microsoft to tweak Windows 10 to appease privacy groups
Microsoft is introducing a tool to allow Windows 10 users to control what tracking information is collected by the company, as well as a web-based privacy dashboard. [ + ]
Better broadband a must to improve rural health
The AMA is calling on the government to ensure all Australians have affordable access to quality broadband, saying it is essential to improving health outcomes in rural areas. [ + ]
Audit program announced by ISACA
ISACA has released a new audit program based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework. [ + ]
Artificial intelligence in health care meets with approval
A recent HCF survey suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) in health care would be embraced by Australians. [ + ]
Aussie IT pros could see big pay rise in 2017
Australian IT professionals are expected to be in high demand in 2017 as companies continue to pursue digital transformation initiatives, with the sector among the most likely to see double-digit wage growth in 2017. [ + ]
Uber makes data available to city planners
Uber plans to release its trove of GPS transport data from the thousands of Uber drivers on the roads, to help transport planners in cities including Sydney and Melbourne make smarter decisions. [ + ]
