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Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs
DevOps

Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs

In the wake of declining international students and a shortage of locals taking up tech-related qualifications, Australia is facing an industry talent drought.

By Ashok Mysore • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Deloitte launches Australian AI Institute to advance AI for good
Artificial Intelligence

Deloitte launches Australian AI Institute to advance AI for good

Deloitte launches Australian AI Institute to advance AI for good, driving collaboration and research across sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Co-creation and digital skills are crucial to accelerate Australia's digital economy
Disaster Recovery

Co-creation and digital skills are crucial to accelerate Australia's digital economy

Essential funding from the recent federal budget will promote tech innovation, and foster digital skills that will inevitably drive momentum in our economy.

By Ashok Mysore • 3 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021

Global Stories

Hands-on Review: GoCube Edge
EduTech

Hands-on Review: GoCube Edge

GoCube, a smart Rubik's cube, is here to help solve the iconic puzzle with its array of sensors and intuitive app.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Boomi launches charitable donation program led by user community
Not for profit

Boomi launches charitable donation program led by user community

Boomi's Boomiverse community is donating $100,000 to charities combating homelessness, promoting diversity in STEM, and more.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Cybersecurity

The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies

From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 14 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Microsoft partnership to explore how cloud, AI and machine learning can be used in space
Space Technologies

Microsoft partnership to explore how cloud, AI and machine learning can be used in space

Microsoft partners with Australian Institute for Machine Learning to explore advanced cloud computing, AI, computer vision and machine learning in space.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
Lenovo to leverage smart tech as it commits to climate change goals
Supply Chain

Lenovo to leverage smart tech as it commits to climate change goals

Lenovo commits to ambitious climate change and sustainability goals, including improvements in energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2021
The new (and better) route to a career in IT
IT professionals

The new (and better) route to a career in IT

Employers desperately need relevant skills, competence and real-world experience, which multi-year degrees often fail to offer, writes DDLS CEO Jon Lang.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
Micro Focus' CyberRes named leader in Gartner MQ for Application Security Testing
Application Security

Micro Focus' CyberRes named leader in Gartner MQ for Application Security Testing

Micro Focus' CyberRes Fortify portfolio has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jun 2021
Researchers have switched on the world's fastest AI supercomputer
Storage

Researchers have switched on the world's fastest AI supercomputer

Researchers have switched on the world's fastest AI supercomputer, delivering nearly four exaFLOPS of AI performance for more than 7,000 researchers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021
Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles
Skillsoft

Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles

Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors
Firewalls

Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors

Greater assistance needed to protect Australian businesses and employees from cyber threats, according to an industry expert.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
University of Waikato launches AI research institute 'Te Ipu o te Mahara'
Data Analytics

University of Waikato launches AI research institute 'Te Ipu o te Mahara'

Te Ipu o te Mahara, which means 'A Receptacle of Consciousness', is an institute that will explore real-time analytics in big data and machine learning.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021
BlackLine board welcomes renowned D&I spokeswoman Barbara Whye
Fintech

BlackLine board welcomes renowned D&I spokeswoman Barbara Whye

Whye, who is currently Apple's vice president of diversity and inclusion, brings more than 25 years of technology experience to her position on the board.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Apr 2021
SAS digs deeper into the core tenets of responsible AI
Artificial Intelligence

SAS digs deeper into the core tenets of responsible AI

What is responsible artificial intelligence (AI)? Is it a technology that does not discriminate against certain groups.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Turnitin?
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Turnitin?

Turnitin's APAC office has achieved significant revenue growth since its establishment in 2016, says VP James Thorley.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2021
Security alert: Widespread exploitation on Microsoft Exchange
Cybersecurity

Security alert: Widespread exploitation on Microsoft Exchange

According to an advisory from CERT NZ, widespread exploitation activity has already occurred as a result of the vulnerabilities within the Microsoft Exchange.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021