AIIA launches Skills Hub initiative
28 January, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe new AIIA Skills Hub aims to address Australia's digital skills gap by serving as a hub for courses and credentials mapped to areas of industry need.
nbn releases 2020 Sustainability Report
27 January, 2021nbn has released its first Sustainability Report, outlining its ambitions to reduce emissions and address climate risks in 2021 and beyond.
WA Govt invests $1m in funding to strengthen e-waste management
25 January, 2021The WA Government has invested $1 million from the WasteSorted e-Waste grants program to divert e-waste from landfill in Western Australia.
Circular Electronics Day strives to extend product life
21 January, 2021On 24 January, more than 20 organisations will partake in Circular Electronics Day, to inspire people to repair, upgrade and reuse their electronics.
Five future of work decisions HR must address in 2021
20 January, 2021HR leaders have faced many changes in 2020, but will need to make many more decisions about work policies, technology and employment models in 2021.
Is your internet use harming the environment?
20 January, 2021The recent switch to remote work and entertainment has had a sizeable environmental impact because of how internet data is stored and transmitted.
Big data, analytics to grow by US$41.9bn by 2024
19 January, 2021Asia–Pacific big data analytics solutions revenue will increase by US$ 41.9 billion by 2024, according to IDC research.
Revealed: the most in-demand tech skills for 2021
19 January, 2021Skillsoft has detailed the top tech skills trends in 2020 and forecast the most in-demand skills for 2021, such as data analytics and cloud fundamentals.
Intel appoints VMware chief as new CEO
18 January, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVMware chief executive and 30-year Intel veteran Pat Gelsinger will rejoin Intel as CEO from February.
Scientists unveil fastest optical neuromorphic processor
14 January, 2021Researchers have demonstrated a powerful optical neuromorphic processor for artificial intelligence that is capable of processing ultralarge-scale data.
Ombudsman calls for industry-specific R&D tax incentive
13 January, 2021Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has called for reforms to the research and development tax incentive to help software development.
Australian businesses embrace innovation amid COVID-19
13 January, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly half (45%) of Australian businesses believe that COVID-19 has given them an opportunity to innovate and accelerate their digital transformation.
Can we control super-intelligent AI? Scientists think not
13 January, 2021Theoretical calculations performed by computer scientists have found that algorithms will not be able to control super-intelligent artificial intelligence.
New rules needed for greater social media transparency
12 January, 2021Reset Australia is calling for new rules for social media platforms, with greater transparency and understanding of how algorithms operate.
Cognizant expands Aussie presence with Servian
12 January, 2021Cognizant is set to bolster its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the acquisition of Servian, a Sydney-based consultancy specialising in data analytics.
