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Innovative BANE platform set to fortify Australia's fight against cybercrime

Australian and US researchers partner with Oracle to develop BANE, a pioneering platform leveraging AI to combat the escalating cybercrimes such as child exploitation, relieving law enforcement burdens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

EduTech

Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows

Many Australian workers underestimate the influence of Generative AI on their roles, despite evidence that 86% of occupations will be affected, suggests RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

KPMG

KPMG, Stone & Chalk launch third Future Technology programme

KPMG Australia and Stone and Chalk launch new instalment of their Future Technology Program, leveraging start-ups to promote innovative workforce technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Small Business

Thriving side hustle culture boosting Australian economy, GoDaddy reveals

GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Customer Experience

Australia sees promising future in generative AI – GitHub

GitHub predicts a strategic shift in 2024 leveraging generative AI in Australian businesses following a 231% surge in public AI projects in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Skills shortage

Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Safety

Australian frontline workers prioritise safety over higher pay, report finds

The third annual Feedback from the Field report reveals that Australian frontline workers value safety over higher pay.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Space

New Space technology: Critical element in Australia's climate change response

As extreme weather events become Australia's harsh new norm, innovative satellite technology offers hope for better disaster preparedness and response.

By Gary Wood • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023

Sports

Sports events boost business, fuel innovation and economic growth

Cancellation of Commonwealth Games a missed opportunity for local sportstech businesses, says Australian journalist.

By James Demetriou • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023

Board of Directors

Industry veteran becomes Chairman of Cloudfloat Board

Bob McKinnon, a veteran of the financial services industry, has become the new chairman of Cloudfloat, a platform providing cash flow for small businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022

Fintech

Great Resignation could severely impact Australian economy

Great Resignation poses major risk to Australia's services sector & economy, but can also be turned into an opportunity, says DyFlex Solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022

Global Stories

Australian economy stories

AI Models

Gen AI worth $115bn to Australia's economy but hurdles remain, says study

Despite 97% of Australian C-suite IT leaders using Gen AI, hurdles include sourcing, protecting and preparing data, with calls for a Chief AI Officer to manage challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Unified Communications

Addressing the 4 key challenges of designing a data and AI strategy

Business leaders adopting a data-first strategy face the challenge of meeting customer demands for newer technology while adhering to stricter data security and regulatory requirements, requiring a modern data and AI cloud platform for secure, compliant operations.

By Theo Hourmouzis • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024