Industry News
Avanade launches sustainability tool
Microsoft solutions provider Avanade aims to help Australian organisations meaningfully reduce their carbon footprints with a new sustainability service. [ + ]
Australia experiencing "industrialisation of fraud"
Global research from GBG found that one in 10 Australian smartphone users have been victims of identity theft in the past 12 months alone. [ + ]
Why aligning cybersecurity to business objectives works
Cyber transformers demonstrate that they are better equipped to drive successful business outcomes by aligning cybersecurity programs. [ + ]
Reading comprehension teaching not consistent: study
There is little consensus as to how reading comprehension is taught in primary schools, according to a new survey. [ + ]
Intel Labs creates 360-degree images using AI
Intel Labs has developed a new AI diffusion model which is able to generate realistic 3D images complete with depth maps from simple text prompts. [ + ]
Google Cloud Assured Workloads GA available in Australia
The solution allows customers in Australia to run regulated workloads in Google Cloud regions, making it easier to achieve and maintain compliance. [ + ]
CSIRO publishes report on ethical use of AI
CSIRO and the Gradient Institute have published a new report aimed at helping businesses responsibly adopt AI. [ + ]
Canva opts for SentinelOne
SentinelOne's Singularity XDR solution is facilitating Canva's redesigned approach to security in a pure cloud environment. [ + ]
Boffins explore impact of game morality meters
Researchers from Macquarie University have developed a narrative game aimed at exploring the impact of morality meters on players as they make decisions. [ + ]
Half of APAC CIOs have tech budgets devoted to growth
Nearly half (48%) of Asia–Pacific CIOs have secured increased technology budgets to help their organisation expand into new markets, research suggests. [ + ]
Australia ahead of the cloud maturity curve
A global survey published by Tata Consultancy Services shows that Australian organisations are ahead of the global average on their cloud adoption journey. [ + ]
Demand for tech talent still robust
The Tech Council of Australia and LaunchVic say demand for tech talent is robust, despite large-scale redundancies occurring in global tech businesses. [ + ]
Partnership to drive AI-banking capabilities
Collaboration between Google Cloud and Macquarie's Banking and Financial Services group will focus on the use of AI and machine learning. [ + ]
Cosgrave appointed Independent Adviser on TCP Code Review
Regulatory expert Michael Cosgrave has been appointed as Independent Adviser on the revision of the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code. [ + ]
Lenovo announces US$1bn AI investment
Lenovo is doubling down on its commitment to AI development with the announcement of a US$1bn investment over three years. [ + ]