Industry News
Ninox drones provide new tech in bushfire protection efforts
Long-range drone technology has been deployed to observe bush and grass fires across western New South Wales. [ + ]
Nuix confident that lack of diversity in AI can be remedied
Tapping into different talent pools and building diverse teams provides the solution to lack of diversity in AI. [ + ]
CSIRO report highlights 'extraordinary era' of AI in health care
The 'AI Trends for Healthcare' report identifies the opportunities and challenges facing the continued and inevitable integration of AI in Australia's healthcare sector. [ + ]
Careless employees cause 80% of Australian data losses: report
While organisations are investing in DLP solutions, a report by Proofpoint shows that those investments are often inadequate. [ + ]
Research finds upsides for local governments that look to employ chatbots
Researchers at QUT have studied the use of AI-powered chatbots in the local government sector to look at their benefits and risks. [ + ]
Regional Australia benefits from skilled IT migration: ACS
An ACS report claims that the vast majority of skilled IT migrants are finding jobs in their field rather than relying on gig economy work. [ + ]
Intercede launches MyID MFA 5.0
Intercede has introduced a range of enhancements to its MyID MFA multi-factor authentication security platform. [ + ]
CFA Victoria deploying Motorola smart radios for first responders
The Victorian Country Fire Authority has handed Motorola Solutions a 10-year contract to upgrade and modernise its radio equipment. [ + ]
Snowflake Women in Data program launched across A/NZ with Accenture
Initiative aims to create a community of data professionals to encourage women to be an active part of a data-driven future. [ + ]
Vic Govt signs purchase deal with Google Cloud
The Victorian Government has signed a state purchase contract with Google Cloud as it seeks to accelerate its digital transformation efforts. [ + ]
Confluent completes IRAP assessment
Data streaming technology company Confluent has been authorised to handle Australian government data up to the Protected classification level. [ + ]
SA Treasury selects Oracle for ERP needs
The South Australian Treasury's Shared Services South Australia has adopted the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP suite for its digital transformation needs. [ + ]
23% of connected healthcare devices vulnerable to attack
New research from Claroty indicates that a high proportion of medical devices connected to hospital and other healthcare networks are inadequately secured. [ + ]
NSW Ombudsman maps agencies' use of ADM
A new report tabled by the NSW Ombudsman is designed to shine light on the use of automated decision-making by NSW Government agencies and local councils. [ + ]
Powerlink Qld taps SAP for climate reporting
Powerlink Queensland has adopted the SAP Sustainability Control Tower to help the company deliver on its climate-related reporting requirements. [ + ]
