Facebook bans news for Australian users
18 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFacebook has dropped a bomb by following through on its threats to ban Australian users from sharing news and Australian news media from posting content.
nandin joins DFGN, boosts cross-industry collaboration
17 February, 2021ANSTO has announced plans to expand its global connections, with the nandin Innovation Centre to join the Design Factory Global Network.
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.
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.
55% of Aussies would trust a robot for financial advice
16 February, 2021Finance professionals are urged to upskill, as research from Oracle reveals that 55% of Aussies trust robots more than humans with their finances.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
