Industry News
Cross-party focus to champion Australian tech
The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) says the launch of a cross-party Parliamentary Friendship Group on Tech and Innovation is a positive move. [ + ]
New algorithm shuts down attacks on military robots
Australian researchers have developed an algorithm capable of detecting and shutting down man-in-the-middle attacks on autonomous military robots. [ + ]
On-premise support expiry pushing cloud migration
Support for on-premise TechnologyOne systems is set to expire in September 2024, pushing cloud migration to the top of the agenda. [ + ]
ADCF endorsement essential to bridge digital divide
ADIA and FSO have welcomed recognition of the Australian Digital Capability Framework as Australia's national common language on digital capability. [ + ]
Pearcey recognises vision technology pioneer
The Pearcey Foundation has recognised vision disability technology pioneer Robert Yearsley with induction into the Pearcey Hall of Fame. [ + ]
Space remains vulnerable to cyber attack
An Australian PhD candidate is exploring the potential impact of a cyber attack on space infrastructure on the Australian economy and society. [ + ]
Genetec helps transit authorities expedite investigations
Genetec has upgraded its Genetic Clearance solution to allow transit security teams to digitalise and expedite internal and external investigations. [ + ]
A/NZ infra projects named finalists in global awards
Four infrastructure projects from Australia and New Zealand have been named finalists in Bentley Systems' 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. [ + ]
TCA supports privacy outcomes but urges consultation
The TCA has applauded government commitment to 38 of 116 proposals in the Privacy Act Review Report and its agreement in principle to 68 measures. [ + ]
High-tech robotics manufacturing facility launched
Navigation and robotics tech innovator Advanced Navigation has unveiled a new high-tech robotics facility for autonomous systems based at UTS Tech Lab. [ + ]
TCA welcomes NSW's innovation blueprint commitment
The Tech Council of Australia believes NSW's planned Innovation Blueprint will be essential to ensuring the state remains a competitive tech startup destination. [ + ]
GE Healthcare to deploy Qld cardiovascular info system
GE Healthcare has won the tender to deploy a statewide cardiovascular information system for Queensland's healthcare system. [ + ]
Govt's positioning investments paying dividends
The federal government's investment in improving positioning accuracy to the centimetre level is on track to add $500m to GDP by end-FY38. [ + ]
Increased investment to support new space agenda
SmartSat CRC has announced a suite of new R&D projects and university appointments in support of the ACT Space Update 2023. [ + ]
Macquarie and VITG sign sovereign cloud deal
Macquarie Cloud Services has expanded an agreement with Virtual IT Group (VITG) to provide secure private cloud services for healthcare clients. [ + ]
