Tech Council of Australia stories - Page 2
SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Investment in SaaS technology is driving growth and agility in Australia and New Zealand's manufacturing sector, with 89% of firms adopting cloud solutions.
Exclusive: GitHub's Sharryn Napier on Agentic AI reshaping developer productivity
Thu, 8th May 2025
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software development
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agentic ai
GitHub's Sharryn Napier highlights how agentic AI is transforming developers into orchestrators, boosting productivity and happiness globally.
AI's impact on Australian software engineering industry
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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application security
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devsecops
Sabrina Farmer, Chief Technology Officer at GitLab, asserts that AI will transform Australian workplaces without eliminating software engineers' roles.
Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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government
The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.
NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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government
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atlassian
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afterpay
The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.
It's time to "March Forward" to a different tune and redefine our critical skillsets
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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hcm
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ai
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customer service
As International Women's Day highlights the slow progress of gender diversity in tech, experts call for a re-evaluation of skillsets to foster innovation and inclusion.
AI identified as top tech trend in Australia for 2025
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
A recent survey by the Tech Council of Australia reveals artificial intelligence as the leading tech trend for 2025, aiming to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Australian tech firms urge adoption of #ITProDayStraya
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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digital age
Two Australian tech firms, Intelliworx and Crayon, advocate for #ITProDayStraya to celebrate tech professionals, addressing skill gaps and inspiring future talent.
Microsoft launches AI Academy for Australasian organisations
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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microsoft
Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.
How AI is transforming the Australian workforce
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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hcm
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aiops
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genai
Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.
Addressing the 4 key challenges of designing a data and AI strategy
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Business leaders adopting a data-first strategy face the challenge of meeting customer demands for newer technology while adhering to stricter data security and regulatory requirements, requiring a modern data and AI cloud platform for secure, compliant operations.
Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.
Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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encryption
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google
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westpac
In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.
Microsoft & Liverpool Hospital join to develop AI for cardiology support
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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ai
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healthtech
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microsoft
Microsoft partners with Sydney's Liverpool Hospital to develop an AI tool for cardiology, aiming to enhance decision-making in patient care.
Cremorne Digital Hub launches programme to foster local tech scaleups
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
Melbourne's Cremorne Digital Hub unveils CDH Scaleup Program to bolster local tech firms and limit offshoring.
AI could alleviate rising Australian burnout rates
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
AI could curb Australia's rising burnout rates and boost workforce productivity, according to new research from HubSpot.
Australia on track to deliver 1.2 million tech workers
Tue, 30th May 2023
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edutech
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government
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r&d
A new report from the Tech Council of Australia (TCA) reveals Australia is on course to meet the Government's goal of 1.2 million tech jobs by 2030.