Industry News
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. [ + ]
Accelerating diversity via tax incentives
A new tax incentive to drive diversity in Australia could powerfully shift the dial on equality in the country's workforce, STA says. [ + ]
Australian Space Cyber Forum focuses on national security
Regulating competing foreign interests in space complements the need for more controls over increasingly crowded cyberspace, say experts at Flinders Uni. [ + ]
Fujitsu to acquire MF & Associates
Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Australia Limited have announced plans to acquire Australian digital transformation (DX) consultancy MF & Associates. [ + ]
HCF launches QR-based on-the-spot claims
Healthcare not-for-profit HCF has announced rollout of a QR-based, digital membership card that enables on-the-spot claims. [ + ]
New police patrol vehicles for Queensland
Queensland Police is rolling out new fit-for-purpose marked District Duty Officer vehicles equipped with the latest technology and 'rumbler' sirens. [ + ]
Millions of jobs on the line: the impact of AI
RIMPA, representing records and information management practictioners, is sounding the alarm as the rise of AI casts an uncertain future and puts jobs at risk. [ + ]
Govt could use procurement to level tech industry
Social enterprise Girl Geek Academy says the government could use its influence to help solve Australia's tech industry inequality. [ + ]
Industry welcomes passing of e-signature laws
Industry has applauded the recent passing of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications and Other Measures) Bill 2023. [ + ]
Fault uncovered in camera detection program
Queensland's Transport and Main Roads has commissioned an independent review into the Camera Detected Offence Program. [ + ]
Monash Uni, AFP launch AI research lab
The new AI for Law Enforcement and Community Safety Lab at Monash University will explore using AI to support a range of law enforcement activities. [ + ]
Residents urged to prepare for emergencies with app
A new app will help residents in Greater Western Sydney mitigate risk in the event of emergency. [ + ]
AWS introduces government-focused guidance
AWS launched a Government Lens for its Well-Architected Framework — a collection of design principles, scenarios and technology-agnostic best practices. [ + ]
EDTX event to focus on emerging tech
The Emerging & Disruptive Technology Expo will connect government, defence, industry and academia with emerging technology providers. [ + ]
RFDS launches new digital health record
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has launched a new nationwide Aeromedical Electronic Health Record powered by Oracle Autonomous Database. [ + ]
