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Calls mount for reform in Australia's ICT procurement policy
Supply Chain

Calls mount for reform in Australia's ICT procurement policy

A report calls for urgent reforms in Australia's ICT procurement policies to bolster local tech firms and align with strategies from key trading partners.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024
Victoria's tech workforce grows 9.75%, exceeding national rate
Cybersecurity

Victoria's tech workforce grows 9.75%, exceeding national rate

Victoria's tech workforce surged by 9.75% in 2023, exceeding the national average, as over 306,000 now hold roles in the digital sector.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024
Australian Computer Society

Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024

Australia's tech workforce has exceeded one million in 2024, a 60% increase since 2014, highlighting the need for 1.3 million workers by 2030.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
ACS & ISACA extend partnership to boost IT skills in Australia
EduTech

ACS & ISACA extend partnership to boost IT skills in Australia

The Australian Computer Society and ISACA have renewed their MoU to tackle the global IT skills shortage and enhance benefits for their combined 227,000 global members.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
ACS & ISACA extend partnership to address IT skills shortage
EduTech

ACS & ISACA extend partnership to address IT skills shortage

ACS and ISACA extend their MoU to boost member benefits and tackle the global IT skills shortage, aiming to enhance training, advocacy, and digital trust.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Dr Vicki Gardiner takes COO role at Canberra Cyber Hub
Australian Computer Society

Dr Vicki Gardiner takes COO role at Canberra Cyber Hub

Dr. Vicki Gardiner has been appointed COO of Canberra Cyber Hub, aiming to enhance the city's cyber security stature with her experience in STEM and diversity initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
CSCAU updates cyber security standard for SMBs to fight threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CSCAU updates cyber security standard for SMBs to fight threats

Cyber Security Certification Australia (CSCAU) unveils its first update to the dynamic SMB1001:2025 standard, enhancing SMB cyber defence against emerging threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, La Trobe Uni, Google Cloud partner
DevOps

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, La Trobe Uni, Google Cloud partner

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, La Trobe University, and Google Cloud team up to close Australia's tech skills gap by integrating cloud curriculum into CSIT programme.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses
Skills shortage

ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses

The Australian Computer Society's new workshop series in Victoria aims to help skilled migrant spouses navigate the local ICT job market, addressing employment challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Australian teachers struggle with digital technologies curriculum
Support

Australian teachers struggle with digital technologies curriculum

A new report reveals that two-thirds of Australian educators are struggling to implement the nation's Digital Technologies Curriculum, calling for urgent support and action.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Josh Griggs appointed CEO of the Australian Computer Society
Unified Communications

Josh Griggs appointed CEO of the Australian Computer Society

Josh Griggs has been named permanent CEO of the Australian Computer Society, effective 1 July, after six months as interim CEO, succeeding Chris Vein.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
ACS seeks tech professionals' views for Digital Pulse report
Artificial Intelligence

ACS seeks tech professionals' views for Digital Pulse report

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) invites tech professionals' views and experiences for a nationwide survey aiding this year's ACS Australia's Digital Pulse report, focusing on AI, workforce diversity, and new tech professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Victoria lags behind in tech workforce growth, risks AI challenges
Robotics

Victoria lags behind in tech workforce growth, risks AI challenges

Despite a 2.8% rise in employment, Victoria lags behind in tech workforce expansion compared to the national growth of 6.7%.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How project management can be the ideal entry point into an exciting industry
DevOps

IWD 2024: How project management can be the ideal entry point into an exciting industry

Amid a male-dominated ICT sector, project management emerges as a fruitful career for ambitious women, offering exciting opportunities and flexibility.

By Lauren Tuggey and Dominique Logan • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How sponsorship can help women in male dominated industries accelerate their career journeys
Software engineering

IWD 2024: How sponsorship can help women in male dominated industries accelerate their career journeys

With career advancement still stunted for women in male-dominated industries like ICT, sponsorship is becoming an increasingly vital tool for gender balance, say Access4 leaders on IWD 2024.

By Anna Siassios, Ashe-Lee Jegathesan • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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Australian Computer Society (ACS) stories

Broadband Forum celebrates 20 years of TR-069 standard's impact
Australian Computer Society

Broadband Forum celebrates 20 years of TR-069 standard's impact

The Broadband Forum celebrates 20 years of TR-069, the groundbreaking standard that revolutionised global ISP device management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
IWD 2024: How taking centre stage professionally encourages other women in ICT to do the same
Firewalls

IWD 2024: How taking centre stage professionally encourages other women in ICT to do the same

Taking the professional spotlight combats imposter syndrome and boosts female representation in male-dominated ICT industry.

By Michelle Liao • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role
Leadership

IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role

Female corporate leader hails mentoring as the key to female inclusion and success, attributing it as the 'greatest reward' of her role for IWD 2024.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024