Industry News
DFAT funding drives STEM empowerment
An Australian program funded through DFAT is making waves globally, empowering female athletes in Indonesia and increasing exposure to STEM fields. [ + ]
Threat intelligence shows public sector attacks up 40%
BlackBerry's latest quarterly Global Threat Intelligence Report highlights a 40% increase in cyber attacks targeting government agencies. [ + ]
Boost for app aimed at vision impaired commuters
iMOVE CRC is investing in a new app aimed at transforming public transport for commuters who are blind or vision impaired. [ + ]
Anti-Corruption Commission content management contract
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has awarded Kapish a three-year contract to provide a secure cloud-based content management platform. [ + ]
AI-powered images to help predict Australian bushfires
A new citizen science initiative will help predict bushfires in the summer ahead, according to the University of the Sunshine Coast. [ + ]
Lean agile procurement delivers for Dunedin City Council
Using a LAP approach, the council condensed the purchasing process of Portt’s Contract Lifecycle Management system from months to days. [ + ]
Increased consumer electronics costs a small price to pay
Anthony Karam, CEO of e-recycler Sircel, says an increased cost on small electronic goods will trickle down to consumers, but it's a small price to pay. [ + ]
Local digital engagement platform expands
Australian digital community engagement provider Social Pinpoint has acquired North American public engagement software company MetroQuest. [ + ]
AI not to blame for Robodebt failures
The Director of the University of Adelaide's Centre for Augmented Reasoning has insisted that AI is being unfairly blamed for the Robodebt scandal. [ + ]
Trust in digital services grows despite privacy concerns
Confidence in digital citizen services is growing, with the vast majority of Australians having used at least one online government service. [ + ]
Australia's most progressive govt agencies recognised
DCS Spatial Services and NEMA, together with the Department of Home Affairs, have been recognised with Special Achievement in GIS Awards. [ + ]
Monash mapping project nominated for Eureka Prize
An online platform that lets users create accurate maps to inform decisions about resource development projects has been selected as a Eureka Prize finalist. [ + ]
AI can help Australian orgs be more agile
A new study led by Charles Darwin University says generative AI can help predict an organisation's ability to respond and adapt to changing environments. [ + ]
Call for transformation of skills training system
The ITECA has issued a policy statement calling for an overhaul of Australia's skills training system. [ + ]
AIIA encouraged by government agency guidance
The AIIA says the new interim guidance for government agencies regarding the use and implementation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is on target. [ + ]
