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Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity
Quantum Computing

Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity

Australia's budget sharpens focus on data security and digital identity, earmarking AUD $288.1 million for a Digital ID platform and AUD $39.9 million for AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
Robotics

Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation

The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Global Stories

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Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation

On International Women in Engineering Day, industry leaders stress the need for diversity and upskilling, advocating for women's pivotal role in tech innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Patch Tuesday has revealed 51 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

Patch Tuesday has revealed 51 vulnerabilities

Microsoft addresses 51 vulnerabilities in June 2024 Patch Tuesday, with one critical RCE for Windows, alongside patches for Office and SharePoint flaws.

By Adam Barnett • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
DTEX Systems enhances platform to mitigate AI-related risks
Data Science

DTEX Systems enhances platform to mitigate AI-related risks

DTEX Systems boosts its DTEX InTERCEPT platform to curb insider threats from generative AI tools like ChatGPT, tackling risks of data leaks and IP theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Amy Cohn to lead SmartBear team as Chief People Officer
Artificial Intelligence

Amy Cohn to lead SmartBear team as Chief People Officer

Amy Cohn has been appointed Chief People Officer at SmartBear, reinforcing the company's growth ambitions and focus on AI, culture, and strategic leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Women's Leadership Summit celebrates diversity & empowerment
Social Networking

Women's Leadership Summit celebrates diversity & empowerment

The third annual Women's Leadership Summit by STACK and IPI Partners in Fort Worth championed women's empowerment and industry innovation through impactful networking and discussions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Patch Tuesday has revealed 61 vulnerabilities
Software Development

Patch Tuesday has revealed 61 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's May 2024 Patch Tuesday addresses 61 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days. Two critical RCE flaws and browser patches are also highlighted.

By Adam Barnett • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds
eLearning

Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds

Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Hult students win sustainability award with innovative fashion tech
Clean technologies

Hult students win sustainability award with innovative fashion tech

Hult Business School students win top honours and secure internships at Tata Consultancy Services in a sustainability contest, providing innovative solutions for the fashion industry's significant environmental impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Seagate showcases environmental success in annual ESG report
Power / Energy

Seagate showcases environmental success in annual ESG report

Seagate's annual ESG report highlights their sustainability achievements, notably preventing over 553 tons of e-waste and sourcing half their energy from renewable sources.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Seagate's ESG report outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2040
Power / Energy

Seagate's ESG report outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2040

Seagate has stepped up its pursuit of full carbon neutrality, boosting the use of renewables in its production and R&D sites alongside continued emphasis on diversity and circularity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Electronic Design Automation software market to hit $11.2bn
Microsemi

Electronic Design Automation software market to hit $11.2bn

Global Electronic Design Automation software market expected to exceed US$11.2bn due to increased adoption of IoT devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Isha Ambani addresses gender gap at Girls in ICT Day India
Health Technologies

Isha Ambani addresses gender gap at Girls in ICT Day India

Ms. Isha M. Ambani's stirring speech at Girls in ICT Day India 2024 highlights the urgent need for women in STEM, urging systemic change to bridge the gender gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
AirTrunk unveils second Tokyo data centre with sustainable edge
Hyperscale

AirTrunk unveils second Tokyo data centre with sustainable edge

AirTrunk has officially opened its second Tokyo data centre, TOK2, one of Japan's largest, providing 110 MW capacity for tech giants.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
ScotlandIS celebrates tech pioneers at 2024 Digital Tech Awards
Cartech

ScotlandIS celebrates tech pioneers at 2024 Digital Tech Awards

ScotlandIS triumphantly acknowledges achievers in the digital industry at the 2024 Digital Tech Awards, showcasing Scottish innovation across sectors including AI and green tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
EduTech

TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap

Over 200 Malaysian students from 30 universities joined Tata Consultancy Services' Sustainathon, developing innovative strategies aimed at bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024