Industry News
2023 Women in AI awards now open
The Women in AI Awards 2023 Asia Pacific are now open for entry, with women working across all artificial intelligence fields encouraged to enter. [ + ]
CIOs must prepare for disruptive future trends
Research firm Gartner has warned CIOs to become aware of and start following seven technological and social trends with major disruptive potential. [ + ]
UST and GGI to collaborate on green technologies
Digital transformation specialist UST and Green Grid Inc have teamed up to drive innovation in the green technology marketplace. [ + ]
New branding for DiviPay
Spend management platform DiviPay has today announced it will operate under a new brand identity and name — Weel. [ + ]
TAFE teachers begin protected industrial action
TAFE teachers in NSW have voted in favour of industrial action, during a Protected Action Ballot. [ + ]
Education scholarships offered for disadvantaged students
NSW students from Years 10–12 (or TAFE equivalent) are now able to apply for a $1000 scholarship to help meet the cost of studying. [ + ]
Female-led cyber startups focus of Aust–India exchange program
Australian and Indian women entrepreneurs in cyber and critical technology have an opportunity to launch businesses internationally under a groundbreaking program. [ + ]
Banking-as-a-service set to hit mainstream: Gartner
Gartner has named banking-as-a-service, the public cloud for banking, AI chatbots and social messaging payment apps as transformative banking technology trends. [ + ]
Expanding air quality monitoring in schools
The CleanAir Schools pilot program, developed by UNSW researchers, will be expanded to more schools over the next two years. [ + ]
Better support for students with disability
The federal government has launched informative new resources to help those with a disability better access education and training. [ + ]
Greater education needed surrounding child sex abuse
The University of South Australia has brought together top child protection experts to explore the issue of child sexual exploitation. [ + ]
Streamlining IT service management
ProbeX receives between 6500 and 8000 IT tickets each month, with just 20 service-desk IT staff to support the entire business. [ + ]
Focus on neuro-inclusivity in tech sector
IT consultant auticon counsels clients on the strengths of neurodiversity and specialises in placing people into tech sector roles. [ + ]
Monash helping guide Melbourne's smart city push
Monash University and the City of Melbourne have published a report into research exploring the potential for public data to improve smart city outcomes. [ + ]
Supply chain leaving Aussie orgs at risk of ransomware
Around 68% of Australian IT leaders believe their supply chain partners and customers are leaving them more exposed to ransomware attacks, research suggests. [ + ]