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.
AIIA: Qld Budget overlooked state's ICT sector
02 December, 2020The AIIA has called out the 2020 Queensland Budget for failing to do more to support the state's ICT sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Victoria commits $626m for digital infrastructure overhaul
26 November, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Victorian Government will spend $626m for projects aimed at enhancing the state's broadband, mobile and other digital infrastructure.
UK tech company BJSS establishes APAC HQ in Melbourne
24 November, 2020British technology and engineering consultancy BJSS will establish its APAC headquarters in Melbourne, thereby creating 150 new jobs for IT professionals.
Using AI to tackle climate change
23 November, 2020AI-powered use cases for climate action could help organisations meet up to 45% of their Economic Emission Intensity targets of the Paris Agreement.
TOP500 ranks Japan's Fugaku as fastest supercomputer
23 November, 2020TOP500 has released its latest list of the world's fastest supercomputers, with the Fugaku supercomputer in Japan taking first place for the second time.
AIIA announces recipients of National iAwards
20 November, 2020The AIIA has announced the eight winners of the 2020 National iAwards in a range of categories, from Government and Education to Start-up and Tech Platform.
Government charges ahead with EV infrastructure for consumers
20 November, 2020The government is supporting a trial of electric vehicle charging technologies on 300 users across NSW, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.
APAC will spend US$1.4bn on network security in 2024
18 November, 2020Network security revenue in the Asia–Pacific region is forecast to reach US$1.4bn in 2024, due to the rising issue of securing enterprise networks from data breaches.
Python, Java most-searched coding languages in Australia
16 November, 2020Specops Software has investigated which coding language most people want to learn, with Python and Java receiving the most Google and YouTube searches.
ACMA calls for compliance after Telstra overcharges customers
12 November, 2020The ACMA has directed Telstra to comply with the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code, after the telco overcharged customers a total of $2.4 million.
Ethernet Alliance launches Gen 2 PoE Certification Program
12 November, 2020Following rising industry demand for seamless interoperating PoE products and solutions, the Ethernet Alliance has launched its Gen 2 PoE Certification Program.
IDC: Digitalisation of APAC GDP to reach $1.2 trillion by 2022
10 November, 2020IDC research has predicted that 65% of the APAC GDP will be digitised, with spending to reach US$1.2 trillion between 2020 and 2023.
Definium Technologies CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year
10 November, 2020The CEO of Launceston-based Definium Technologies, Mike Cruse, has been named the 2020 Tasmanian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year by the Pearcey Foundation.
Crypto winter, COVID-19 cost blockchain market $2.8 billion
10 November, 2020The blockchain market has lost US$2.8 billion over the last two years, with the 2018 crypto winter and the COVID-19 pandemic affecting industry growth.
