Gartner reports digital innovation funding bump for ANZ CIOs
02 November, 2020CIOs in Australia and New Zealand have reported an increase in funding for digital innovation in their organisation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia joins Japan, US to fund undersea cable in Palau
30 October, 2020Australia will partner with Japan and the United States to fund a $30 million project for an undersea fibre-optic cable to enhance Palau's digital connectivity.
Billboards doubling as disinfection terminals for phones
30 October, 2020Billboards in Helsinki and Turku in southern Finland are now serving as disinfection terminals, to clean phones in 15 seconds with UVC light.
Risky business: Aussie workers' WFH behaviour
29 October, 2020A global survey has found that 78% of Australian employees are using work tools for personal matters, with a 53% increase in personal usage since COVID-19.
Updated framework addresses IT audit ethics and objectivity
28 October, 2020An updated edition of the Information Technology Audit Framework from ISACA features guidance and professional standards, to help perform effective audit reports.
Australia's digital inclusion barely improved in 2020
27 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's digital inclusion score has barely improved over the past year, according to the latest Australian Digital Inclusion Index report.
DSO appoints CEO, launches pilot project
23 October, 2020Patrick Kidd has been appointed as the Digital Skills Organisation's Chief Executive Officer, as it launches its pilot project, the Train 100 Data Analyst Project.
2021 Women in AI Awards accepting nominations
22 October, 2020The 2021 Women in AI Awards Australia - New Zealand are now open to women working in the AI industry, with updated criteria for applicants.
Govt appoints advisory panel for Cyber Security Strategy
22 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra CEO Andy Penn will chair an industry advisory panel tasked with helping guide the implementation of the government's Cyber Security Strategy 2020.
ACMA enhances nbn migration rules
22 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingACMA has made enhancements to the nbn consumer experience rules aimed at further protecting consumers while the final premises are moved to the nbn.
Medicine of the future: e-script rollout across Sydney
22 October, 2020Residents of metropolitan Sydney will soon have access to electronic prescriptions, as part of the plan to expand the rollout from Victoria.
Fletcher issues statement of expectations to ACCC
19 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCommunications Minister Paul Fletcher has issued the ACCC with a statement of expectations in relation to the regulation of the telecom sector.
Managing truth and misinformation in online forums
16 October, 2020Researchers are developing a platform that uses graph algorithms and machine learning technology to moderate and verify content shared on popular online forums.
NZ's ComCom sets final decisions for UFB regulation
15 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's Commerce Commission has released its final decision on aspects of the input methodologies for the regulatory regime for the UFB fibre network.
Two working groups established for Aussie blockchain roadmap
14 October, 2020Two working groups have been established as part of the National Blockchain Roadmap to progress analysis of blockchain technology.
