Digital industry publishes draft fake news code
09 November, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe industry body representing Google, Facebook, Twitter and other digital platforms in Australia is consulting on its draft code on online disinformation.
2020 Women in Digital awards names Founder of the Year
09 November, 2020CEO and co-founder of Australian telehealth software company Coviu, Dr Silvia Pfeiffer, has been named Founder of the Year at the 2020 Women in Digital Awards.
Report: Drones could provide jobs, boost Aussie economy
05 November, 2020A report released by the Australian Government has found that drones have the potential to boost the nation's economy and create thousands of jobs.
Significant investment in IoT, despite COVID-19 uncertainties
03 November, 2020Almost 50% of organisations will have invested in IoT capabilities by 2023, despite COVID-19 uncertainties, according to a Gartner survey.
CompTIA offers online ICT training for Aus, NZ citizens
03 November, 2020CompTIA is offering free online training for its CompTIA IT Fundamentals credential, with DDLS and Cyber Train providing free virtual workshops.
RBA partners with CBA, NAB for digital currency project
03 November, 2020The Reserve Bank will partner with CBA and NAB to explore the use of a wholesale form of central bank digital currency using distributed ledger technology.
Gartner reports digital innovation funding bump for ANZ CIOs
02 November, 2020CIOs in Australia and New Zealand have reported an increase in funding for digital innovation in their organisation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia joins Japan, US to fund undersea cable in Palau
30 October, 2020Australia will partner with Japan and the United States to fund a $30 million project for an undersea fibre-optic cable to enhance Palau's digital connectivity.
Billboards doubling as disinfection terminals for phones
30 October, 2020Billboards in Helsinki and Turku in southern Finland are now serving as disinfection terminals, to clean phones in 15 seconds with UVC light.
Risky business: Aussie workers' WFH behaviour
29 October, 2020A global survey has found that 78% of Australian employees are using work tools for personal matters, with a 53% increase in personal usage since COVID-19.
Updated framework addresses IT audit ethics and objectivity
28 October, 2020An updated edition of the Information Technology Audit Framework from ISACA features guidance and professional standards, to help perform effective audit reports.
Australia's digital inclusion barely improved in 2020
27 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's digital inclusion score has barely improved over the past year, according to the latest Australian Digital Inclusion Index report.
DSO appoints CEO, launches pilot project
23 October, 2020Patrick Kidd has been appointed as the Digital Skills Organisation's Chief Executive Officer, as it launches its pilot project, the Train 100 Data Analyst Project.
Medicine of the future: e-script rollout across Sydney
22 October, 2020Residents of metropolitan Sydney will soon have access to electronic prescriptions, as part of the plan to expand the rollout from Victoria.
2021 Women in AI Awards accepting nominations
22 October, 2020The 2021 Women in AI Awards Australia - New Zealand are now open to women working in the AI industry, with updated criteria for applicants.
