Boab AI reveals first Aussie cohort, launches $100m fund
16 February, 2021Boab AI has announced the first cohort of its Australian scale-ups, including PI.EXCHANGE and Remi AI, and the launch of its $100 million Boab Global AI Fund.
Recipients of NBN innovation awards announced
16 February, 2021The recipients of the inaugural 2020 Innovate with NBN Awards include WUNA Hold Access for its digital wallet designed for First Nations people.
Stone & Chalk merges with AustCyber
16 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustCyber will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Stone & Chalk, in an initiative aimed at accelerating growth for Australian emerging tech companies.
Global tech company Leidos boosts Victorian presence
15 February, 2021Global science and technology company Leidos has expanded its footprint in Victoria with a Software Factory to support the company's growth in Australia.
AIIA appoints board of directors for 2021
11 February, 2021The Australian Information Industry Association has unveiled its board of directors for 2021, comprised of diverse leaders within the ICT industry.
Report: 159,000 workers needed to close digital skills gap
10 February, 2021Failing to address Australia's digital skills shortage could jeopardise the nation's economic recovery from COVID-19, according to a report from RMIT Online.
NSW proposes SME ICT procurement targets
10 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government has proposed to a procurement target allocating at least 30% of its ICT addressable spend to SMEs.
Amazon expands to Lot Fourteen
09 February, 2021Amazon Web Services has expanded into South Australia, with a new office in Lot Fourteen expected to create 50 new jobs by 2024.
IDC predicts top 10 digital trends in Australia in 2021
09 February, 2021IDC has released a report that outlines the top 10 digital trends for Australia and provides a look at the impacts of COVID-19 on the IT industry.
$26.5 million grants program to build Aussie cyber skills
05 February, 2021The federal government has launched a $26.5m Cyber Security Skills Partnership Innovation Fund, to help build cybersecurity career pathways.
Vodafone, Nokia achieve 100 gigabit broadband speeds
05 February, 2021Nokia and Vodafone have successfully trialled a new broadband technology that delivers 100 gigabits per second on a single wavelength.
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO in Q3
04 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJeff Bezos has revealed he will step down from the role of Amazon CEO in Q3 to make way for his replacement, AWS CEO Andy Jassy.
Finalists for WAI Awards 2021 revealed
04 February, 2021The finalists for the Women in AI Awards 2021 have been revealed, with the winner in each of the 11 categories to be announced on 23 February.
Microsoft endorses proposed digital media bargaining code
04 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has jumped on the controversy over Google's threats to exit Australia over the News Media Bargaining Code, opting to endorse the code instead.
Google dominates Australian adtech industry: ACCC
02 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC has made a series of recommendations aimed at curbing Google's dominance of the Australian adtech market.
