Tech giants agree to fake news code
23 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTechnology giants have signed on to self-regulation aimed at tackling online misinformation, but the industry code has been slammed as toothless and inadequate.
Australia will need 6.5m new digital workers by 2025
22 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingYet another report, this time commissioned by AWS, has highlighted a huge looming digital skills gap facing Australia by 2025.
New hub to enable digital transformation for not-for-profit sector
22 February, 2021The Infoxchange Group will establish a Digital Transformation Hub to help Australian not-for-profits build digital capability after COVID-19.
Aussie tech skills shortage a barrier to global economy
19 February, 2021A report from Accenture has revealed that Australian organisations are falling behind globally in data and automation, due to a lack of tech talent and skills.
Data-driven culture could help SMEs make informed decisions
19 February, 2021A report from RSM Australia has urged SMEs to develop a culture that values data-driven insights, to better identify and prioritise strategic initiatives.
Facebook bans news for Australian users
18 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFacebook has dropped a bomb by following through on its threats to ban Australian users from sharing news and Australian news media from posting content.
Secure Logic names new head of Innovation Centre
18 February, 2021Security provider Secure Logic has hired Atlassian alumnus Dmitry Samokhvalov as head of product and engineering and its Innovation Centre.
nandin joins DFGN, boosts cross-industry collaboration
17 February, 2021ANSTO has announced plans to expand its global connections, with the nandin Innovation Centre to join the Design Factory Global Network.
Boab AI reveals first Aussie cohort, launches $100m fund
16 February, 2021Boab 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.
55% of Aussies would trust a robot for financial advice
16 February, 2021Finance 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
16 February, 2021The recipients of the inaugural 2020 Innovate with NBN Awards include WUNA Hold Access for its digital wallet designed for First Nations people.
Stone & Chalk merges with AustCyber
16 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustCyber will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Stone & Chalk, in an initiative aimed at accelerating growth for Australian emerging tech companies.
Global tech company Leidos boosts Victorian presence
15 February, 2021Global science and technology company Leidos has expanded its footprint in Victoria with a Software Factory to support the company's growth in Australia.
AIIA appoints board of directors for 2021
11 February, 2021The Australian Information Industry Association has unveiled its board of directors for 2021, comprised of diverse leaders within the ICT industry.
NSW proposes SME ICT procurement targets
10 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government has proposed to a procurement target allocating at least 30% of its ICT addressable spend to SMEs.
