Report: gender discrimination rife in ICT sector
16 December, 2020Professionals Australia is calling on the ICT sector to do more to address gender discrimination, after a report revealed that little is being done to address this issue.
Report: cyber breaches top concern amongst IT professionals
16 December, 2020Security, privacy, cloud and technology resilience are the top IT audit risks expected for 2021, according to a survey from Protiviti and ISACA.
Victoria faces slow growth in ICT workforce
16 December, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVictoria's technology workforce is expected to grow by just 1.8% per annum from 2020 to 2025, the lowest projected growth nationally, according to the ACS.
Epson recognised for its sustainability efforts
15 December, 2020Global environmental non-profit CDP has placed Epson on its prestigious A list for tackling climate change and protecting water security.
Navy veteran receives 2020 ACS Indigenous IT Scholarship
15 December, 2020Warren Faulkner has received the 2020 Australian Computer Society's Indigenous IT student scholarship for the second year running.
NSW to develop second Startup Hub in Western Sydney
11 December, 2020The NSW Government will fund the development of a second Startup Hub in Parramatta, to prioritise technology in the state's COVID-19 economic recovery.
Ballarat Technology Park marks 25 years of digital innovation
11 December, 2020The Technology Park has more than 2200 employees and 62 enterprises, generating $6 million in turnover and accounting for nearly 9% of jobs in Ballarat.
Sydney the new hub for Australian quantum research
10 December, 2020Sydney is on track to become a hub for quantum technology, with the Sydney Quantum Academy's partnership with four leading universities.
Tech research details how businesses can save money on energy
09 December, 2020New research from the Energy Efficiency Council has identified where office-based businesses can reduce their energy consumption and operational costs.
New procurement rules support Aussie SMEs
08 December, 2020Updates to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (PCRs) will enable agencies to engage with Australian SMEs on tendering contracts valued up to $200,000.
Dematic to deploy automated distribution centre for Woolworths
07 December, 2020 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdThe 40,700-square-metre National Distribution Centre is planned to feature wall-to-wall automation, providing the flexibility to cater for seasonal and other peaks in demand.
67% of Australian workers concerned about their job security
07 December, 2020 | Supplied by: HumanforceMost Australian workers are alarmed about the financial health and long-term prospects of their employer following the impact of COVID-19.
Report predicts surge in WA ICT jobs market to 2025
04 December, 2020Western Australia will expand its technology workforce, with 15,000 technology roles to be created by 2025, according to ACS Australia's Digital Pulse Report.
Salesforce to buy Slack for $37.6bn
03 December, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSalesforce has arranged a multibillion-dollar deal to acquire collaboration service Slack in a bid to better take on Microsoft.
Face recognition getting better at recognising masked faces
02 December, 2020A study has revealed that facial recognition algorithms have gotten better at recognising masked faces since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
