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Oracle Cloud whips up a breeze for Sydney yacht races
Digital Entertainment

Oracle Cloud whips up a breeze for Sydney yacht races

If data can help a boat go faster, racing teams and fans alike at this year's SailGP in Sydney will get a front-row seat.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019
Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority
Cartech

Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority

Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
Australia needs to embrace legislation that encourages an on-demand economy
Modernisation

Australia needs to embrace legislation that encourages an on-demand economy

Deliveroo calls for 'Future Work Act' to secure rights without sacrificing flexibility for Australian gig workers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019
Blame culture only makes data breaches worse
Firewalls

Blame culture only makes data breaches worse

Australians must move away from victim-blaming culture in order to improve cybersecurity, says Palo Alto Networks.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
University tackles multi-campus AV streaming challenge
EduTech

University tackles multi-campus AV streaming challenge

Pro AV Solutions Queensland and avt deployed a network media solution to deliver streaming across multiple University of Southern Queensland campuses.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Expert comment: Latest NDB report shows Aus is being targeted
Breach Prevention

Expert comment: Latest NDB report shows Aus is being targeted

The OIAC received 262 notifications in the three months, the highest number since the commencement of the NDB scheme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget
Government

ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Digital transformation gap closing but we're still behind
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation gap closing but we're still behind

Australia's digital transformation lagging, says Infosys report. Despite progress, Australia's Digital Maturity Index of 53.1 trails the global average of 57.4.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Huawei Board member retires after eight years
Resignations

Huawei Board member retires after eight years

The Hon. John Brumby AO says it was a pleasure to serve on the Board with colleagues from Australia and China.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Why Australia needs more compliance experts
Cloud Services

Why Australia needs more compliance experts

Australia faces a booming demand for risk and compliance experts, as over 60% of executives aim to expand their teams, the latest Compliance Index reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Polyvox now exclusive distributor of LogiSon, MODIO
Distributors

Polyvox now exclusive distributor of LogiSon, MODIO

The acoustic network and control masking products from KRM are to be distributed across Australia by the specialist sound masking solution provider.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
IBM keeping the AU$11 billion metro tunnel on track
IBM

IBM keeping the AU$11 billion metro tunnel on track

IBM's Continuous Engineering technology is being used to simplify project management for the Metro Tunnel Project in Melbourne.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Australian government turns to Rimini Street for SAP support
SAP

Australian government turns to Rimini Street for SAP support

Several Australian federal and state government agencies have switched their enterprise software support to Rimini Street.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Penten & Cyber Security CRC to research 'advanced cyber traps'
Breach Prevention

Penten & Cyber Security CRC to research 'advanced cyber traps'

Penten teams up with the Cyber Security CRC to research AI-enhanced cyber traps for faster breach detection, aiming to bolster Australia's cyber defences.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Survey shows Aussie CEOs fear cyber attacks more than most
Cybersecurity

Survey shows Aussie CEOs fear cyber attacks more than most

A recent Accenture survey of CEOs shows we worry more about the potential US$5 trillion in lost revenue due to attacks than our global counterparts.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
AU businesses less cybersecurity confident than global peers
Unified Communications

AU businesses less cybersecurity confident than global peers

A new report reveals companies around the world could incur US$5.2 trillion in additional costs and lost revenue over the next five years due to cybercrime.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 19th Jan 2019
Scale Computing expands Aussie presence with partnership
Hyperscale

Scale Computing expands Aussie presence with partnership

The company's partnership with service provider Amnesium brings its hyperconverged and edge computing solutions to government agencies.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jan 2019
Government outlines agenda for Australia's tech future
Blockchain

Government outlines agenda for Australia's tech future

The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia's digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019
ANU gains Microsoft, KMPG backing for AI institute
Artificial Intelligence

ANU gains Microsoft, KMPG backing for AI institute

The Australian National University has garnered support from Microsoft, KPMG, and Macquarie Group for its AI institute, aiming to revolutionise AI education.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Dec 2018