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UNSW / University of New South Wales stories

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Australian firms ramping up AI adoption across sectors
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Australian businesses are increasingly adopting AI to enhance operational efficiency across various sectors including health, media, and mining.
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Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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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.
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Max York, former GE Australia CEO, joins AMSL Aero as new Chief Executive
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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Max York, ex-CEO of GE Australia, has been appointed Chief Executive of AMSL Aero, bolstering the leading green aviation company's senior leadership.
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Cradlepoint and UNSW partner for Sunswift 7 solar car's connectivity needs
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Cradlepoint and University of New South Wales join forces to ensure seamless connectivity for the university's Sunswift 7 solar race car.
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NSW MidCoast Council deploys Check Point Software
Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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Check Point Software has deployed comprehensive security architecture at MidCoast Council in New South Wales with Check Point Infinity.
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Main Sequence Welcomes Dr Jason Whitfield for SynBio Push
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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Australia's deep tech investment fund Main Sequence has enlisted Dr Jason Whitfield to strengthen links between the firm and universities.
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Ryan Perera joins Infinera as SVP of APAC Sales
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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Infinera hires telecom industry veteran Ryan Perera as Senior VP of APAC Sales to drive faster-than-market growth across the region.
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Confluent appoints Kamal Brar as APAC senior vice president
Sat, 6th Aug 2022
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Kamal Brar appointed as Confluent's APAC Senior VP, set to strengthen its presence in Asia Pacific & Japan, delivering real-time data streaming.
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ASX 100 company directors ill-equipped for cyber attacks
Wed, 4th May 2022
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A UNSW Institute for Cyber study has demonstrated a significant skills gap around cyber security awareness and resilience among ASX 100 company directors.
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New book reveals massive flaws in Australian cybersecurity management
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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Cybercrime has been estimated to cost the Australian economy AUD$42 billion, according to a new book released by a UNSW cybersecurity expert.
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The Dark Web: Not all as bad as it may seem - expert
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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While there is the perception that the dark web is mainly a hub for criminal activity, there are many other reasons why someone may use it.
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Scientists use 3D printer to print 'bone' with living cells
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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Scientists at UNSW Sydney have developed a ceramic-based ink that could allow surgeons to 3D-print bone parts with living cells for repairs.
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'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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Apple accused of encouraging obsolescence, says UNSW industrial design expert. Manufacturers should do more to make products last longer.
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NSW to give cybersecurity SMEs R&D gift cards
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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SMEs in NSW can apply for a ‘cyber voucher’ which will connect them with cybersecurity research teams from one seven universities.
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Raiz Invest partners with UNSW to advance machine learning
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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Raiz Invest teams up with UNSW and NSW Government to create machine-learning recommendation engine for Raiz Rewards.
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UNSW partners with Adobe to transform its digital ecosystem
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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UNSW Sydney teams up with Adobe for a digital makeover to skyrocket its global uni ranking.
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GTC18 - Data visualisation: where art and science meet
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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big data
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data analytics
Tomasz Bednarz of the UNSW EPICentre explains how he and his team are advancing data analytics by bringing technology and design under the same roof.
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University offers IT course in high schools
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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Australian institution keen to change perception of the tech sector among students; do kiwi institutions need to do the same?.