Industry News
67% of Australian employees using generative AI
New research from GetApp suggests that the majority of Australian employees are already using generative AI at least a few times per week. [ + ]
Uni of Auckland embarks on 10-year ERP migration
The University of Auckland (UoA) has expanded its use of Rimini Street's portfolio of services to include Rimini Support, Rimini Manage and Rimini Protect. [ + ]
IBM is NZ's most attractive ICT employer
Randstad's latest Employer Brand Research report names IBM, One NZ and Datacom as the most attractive employers within NZ's ICT sector. [ + ]
AI safety for students: school trial
An artificial intelligence app focused on the safety of students is being trialled by eight South Australian high schools. [ + ]
Australian business leaders more security conscious
The recent spate of high-profile data leaks affecting Australian organisations has forced business leaders to play a more proactive role in cybersecurity. [ + ]
Startup challenging digital signature leaders
Australian startup Paperform has launched its e-signature product, Papersign, challenging market leaders by integrating with form-building software. [ + ]
Vocus upgrade readies for AI and cloud
Vocus has upgraded its Melbourne to Adelaide cable route to 800 Gbps technology and committed to upgrading its national network to the latest 1.6 Tbps technology. [ + ]
QuickBlox vulnerabilities uncovered
Check Point Research and Claroty research arm Team82 have discovered and disclosed major vulnerabilities in the widely used QuickBlox collaboration platform. [ + ]
Study explores chatbot–human collaboration
New research from University of Auckland explores the impact of chatbot–human collaboration and customer perceptions of this new digital relationship. [ + ]
26 new STEM Ambassadors appointed
To accommodate the growing need for expert advice amongst parliamentarians, Science & Technology Australia has appointed 26 new STEM Ambassadors in 2023. [ + ]
AI and emerging tech governance forum
AI and other emerging technologies are rapidly transforming the way we live and work. The APrIGF 2023 forum will explore challenges and governance requirements. [ + ]
Future Skills Organisation launches
The Future Skills Organisation is a new Jobs and Skills Council tasked with addressing digital skills shortages in the finance, technology and business sectors. [ + ]
The dark side of AI
Cybersecurity specialists CMTG say the rapid adoption of AI is improving many aspects of everyday life, but the speed of innovation is presenting new risks. [ + ]
Students at risk from online gambling
According to AHISA, harm to young Australians from their exposure to online gambling and gambling advertising has intensified over the last five years. [ + ]
Optus and SpaceX collaboration to deliver 100% connectivity
Collaboration between Optus and SpaceX aims to to deliver mobile connectivity that covers 100% of Australia* using the Starlink satellite constellation. [ + ]