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Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says

Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024

EduTech

Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review

The federal government's 'rapid review' into preventing violence against women has sparked urgent calls for stronger measures against digital abuse, according to the Telco Together Foundation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Sekuro appoints Scott Waters as security advisor to government

Australian cyber security consultancy Sekuro appoints Scott Waters as Security Advisor to the Federal Government amid rising cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024

Power / Energy

RecycleSmart secures $1.15 million to fuel national expansion

RecycleSmart raises $1.15m from 1014 investors as demand for its innovative waste management services doubles. Expansion set to boost Australia's recycling efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Drones

Carbonix founder questions government support for innovation

Dario Valenza, founder of Carbonix, criticises the Australian government's sluggish support for tech innovation, citing delayed grants and inconsistent policies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Fintech

FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes

FinTech Australia calls for government policy revisions, citing capital raising challenges for startups and the need for stronger support from Austrade to boost the country's fintech reputation internationally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Health Technologies

DTA unveils Learning Pathways to bolster dementia care in Australia

Dementia Training Australia (DTA) introduces Learning Pathways, an online tool for enhancing dementia care standards nationwide.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

Software-as-a-Service

RIC's digital transformation revolutionises Australian farm loans

The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) and Infosys Finacle have successfully launched the SaaS-based Finacle Digital Lending Solution, streamlining RIC's operations and lowering costs.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

Health Technologies

Claudine Beltrami heads Verizon's Federal Government business

Amidst confusion in Australian agencies post-discontinuation of the cyber hubs program, Verizon Business Australia appoints IT veteran, Claudine Beltrami, to lead Federal Government business, creating a more secure digital future.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Human Capital Management

Tech sector rebalances after period of unsustainable growth, says index

New data suggests a 'correction' in the Australian tech sector as valuations and salaries stabilise after unsustainable growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Fintech

Fintech not been forgotten, massive missed opportunity on AI

Australian government's 2023 Budget focuses on cost-of-living relief, but fintech and innovation are not forgotten, according to industry experts.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023

Smart Cities

Nearmap welcomes govt's commitment towards liveable cities

Nearmap welcomes Australian Government's additional support and funding for small businesses, the environment, disaster preparedness, and liveability in cities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023

Digital Transformation

Aussie tech sector responds to govt's budget announcements

Strong focus on measuring risk and success of AI development needed for Australian government's investment, says expert.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 11th May 2023

Global Stories

Federal Government stories

Data Analytics

Speeding towards a sustainable future

As awareness of sustainability grows, businesses are being urged to embrace eco-friendly practices, driven by consumer demand and impending regulations.

By Chris Iacovou • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

DevOps

Sarah Martin joins Avec as General Manager, ACT

Leading IT project delivery company, Avec, appoints seasoned tech executive, Sarah Martin, as General Manager, ACT, enhancing its growth prospects in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Cybersecurity

Boardrooms on notice: Cybersecurity oversight more important than ever

Amid prevalent cyber threats, the pivotal role of top-level executives in securing organisational integrity gets spotlit, as cybersecurity becomes a paramount concern in boardrooms.

By Marty Edwards • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Data Protection

Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services

Cybersecurity firm Tesserent reports a notable rise in demand for services from Australian company directors and boards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

AI Security

Funding needed to uplift Australia's cyber security posture

Legislation alone is not enough for Australia's cyber security, says Liam Dermody of Darktrace. Funding is needed to uplift the nation's posture.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023

Customer Experience

WalkMe enters US Federal market with FedRAMP Ready status

The status is in addition to WalkMe's inclusion in the UK's G Cloud and forms part of a wider trend of the vendors renewing efforts to serve the public sector.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023