Industry News
eSafety's decision to reject online safety codes welcomed
International Justice Mission Australia has endorsed the eSafety Commissioner's decision to reject as inadequate two industry-created online safety codes. [ + ]
Teachers issued with computers under department contract
The Department of Education Queensland has signed a contract with Acer that will see over 12,000 Travelmate Spin P4 notebooks issued to teachers. [ + ]
IT systems failing, senior execs say
A new survey of senior executives reveals IT systems are failing to support business planning processes in Asia Pacific. [ + ]
Microsoft, BHP using AI to improve mine operations
BHP has adopted an AI-powered solution from Microsoft to improve copper recovery at the world's largest copper mine in Chile. [ + ]
Advocates call for privacy protections for children
Advocacy organisations including Digital Rights Watch have published an open letter calling for urgent Privacy Act reforms aimed at protecting children. [ + ]
SAP launches 12-week training program in Victoria
SAP and Victoria University Polytechnic have jointly developed a training program as part of the Victorian Government's $63.8 million Digital Jobs program. [ + ]
Australia's tech workforce on track to 1.2m target
After growing 8% in the past year, the number of Australians employed in tech roles is on track to hit 1.2m by 2030, according to the Tech Council of Australia. [ + ]
Broadening STEM careers access for First Nations students
Kyndryl and Indigenous Technology have partnered to widen participation and increase access to STEM careers for First Nations students. [ + ]
Telstra launches industrial automation suite
Telstra has launched a suite of new solutions aimed at helping Australia's heavy industries tackle some of their biggest challenges. [ + ]
Australia lagging in race for AI skills
Although globally AI and ChatGPT dominate in terms of the skills being learned using the Udemy platform, in Australia they do not even crack the top five. [ + ]
Suncorp launches cloud training program for women
Suncorp has arranged to launch Amazon Web Services' CloudUp for Her Cloud Practitioner training program for its female employees across the organisation. [ + ]
Uni of Sydney moves to independent Java provider
The University of Sydney has nominated Azul as its only Java provider, in a move to realise efficiency, lower costs and eliminate uncertainty. [ + ]
Optus launches AI-enabled Call Effects
In its newest Living Network innovation, Optus has introduced new voice functions powered by AI for use during voice calls. [ + ]
CEOs say AI is the top disruptive technology
CEOs globally believe that artificial intelligence is the technology most likely to significantly impact their industry in the next three years. [ + ]
Juniper Networks and ServiceNow collaborate
Juniper Networks and ServiceNow have announced a partnership to deliver end-to-end automation for managed service providers and enterprises. [ + ]
