COVID-19 aftershocks to trigger fourth IT wave
10 March, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIBRS has predicted that persisting challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic will trigger an imminent 'fourth wave' of IT innovation.
Australia lagging behind the world in electric car sales
09 March, 2021Sales figures from the Electric Vehicle Council have revealed that Australia is far behind the rest of the world in electric vehicle adoption.
Expanded STEM program taps into talents of Australian women
09 March, 2021The Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program has been expanded to accommodate 600 women, enabling them to get a qualification in STEM.
Vic Govt uses industry insights to foster digital workforce
09 March, 2021The Victorian Government has led an industry roundtable where representatives addressed the demand for digital skills, ahead of the launch of the Digital Skills and Jobs program.
Australia projected to be 98% cashless by 2024
08 March, 2021The use of cash as a payment method will decline in Australia, with the economy forecast to be 98% cashless by 2024.
Revealed: five skills needed for Australia's future of work
03 March, 2021As Aussie businesses transition to a more digital environment, Cognizant has identified the top five skills that will become more prominent by 2023.
AIICT addresses ICT skills shortage with 10 new courses
02 March, 2021The AIICT has released 10 industry-certified bootcamp programs and nationally recognised qualifications, in response to the demand for skilled ICT professionals.
Online Safety Bill to protect Aussies from harmful abuse
01 March, 2021A proposed Online Safety Bill will strengthen protections for children and enable the removal of cyberbullying material from online services.
Women in AI Awards postponed due to snap lockdowns
01 March, 2021The Australia and New Zealand Women in AI Awards have been postponed to 26 March 2021, due to lockdowns and travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protégé, Micro Focus team up for mentoring program
25 February, 2021Protégé and Micro Focus have partnered for a second year to deliver the Protégé Sydney Women Leaders 2021 Mentoring Program.
Survey: most corporate CFOs not planning to buy bitcoin
24 February, 2021Most financial executives, including corporate CFOs, have no plans to invest in bitcoin as a corporate asset in 2021, according to a survey by Gartner.
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.
