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Blockchain incubator set to bolster Australian industry

South Australian blockchain advisory firm, Crypto SA, awarded A$170,000 to open the Crypto SA Lab offering free co-working space and mentoring for 10 startups.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Gallery: HP Australia puts the future on display

HP Australia dazzled Melbourne with its HP Evolution event, showcasing future tech in AI, immersive experiences, security, 3D printing, and more.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019

Robotics

Sydney University AI Hub wins global award for RPA implementation

The University of Sydney's AI Hub wins Blue Prism Rookie of the Year award for its innovative use of robotic process automation, enhancing services campus-wide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019

Unified Communications

Microsoft & Data#3 give at-risk youth a helping hand

Microsoft and Data#3 have teamed up with Melbourne City Mission to provide at-risk youth with cutting-edge tech training and employment-ready skills.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019

Encryption

Loki registers as the first Australian not-for-profit privacy firm

Australia's Loki Foundation, now ACNC-registered, aims to boost privacy with decentralised tools amidst new encryption laws and rising privacy concerns.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019

IT Industry

ACS says Federal Budget is promising, but still lacking

Following the announcement of Australia's 2019 Federal Budget, as you would expect there have been mixed reactions, but ACS says there is progress.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019

Global Stories

Australian stories

Firewalls

IDC: 2019 security spending to grow 20% in APeJ

Security spending in Asia/Pacific excluding Japan will surge by 20% to USD $16 billion in 2019, driven by heightened focus on combating cyber threats.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019

Fintech

From 'fake' cloud to Netsuite: The Harcourts story

Harcourts, the 133-year-old real estate agency, transformed its global operations by adopting NetSuite, modernising from a 'fake' cloud solution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019

Unified Communications

Why many insurance tech companies want to improve CX

Insurance tech firms are revolutionising customer experience, driven by AI and wearables, says InsurtechNZ. A digital-first approach could transform the sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019

Unified Communications

Ramco aims to drive payroll modernisation across ANZ

Ramco Systems gears up to modernise payroll for an ANZ telecom giant, digitising operations for 5,000 employees with advanced AI and compliance features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2019

Blockchain

What is blockchain good for?

ACS and Data61's new report, Blockchain 2030, explores future blockchain adoption in Australia, addressing both its potential and current challenges.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2019

Network Infrastructure

Hawaiki expands US point-of-presence to Seattle

Hawaiki extends its US reach with a new point of presence in Seattle's Westin Building Exchange, boosting connectivity for the Asia-Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2019

Cybersecurity

Aura Infosec discovers major Mozilla Firefox vulnerability

Alex Nikolova made the discovery while conducting a research project on the same-origin policy of various web browsers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2019

Artificial Intelligence

New app uses AI to detect early-stage Parkinson's

The system uses a user uploaded AI to track movement and compare it with known Parkinson's symptoms, and a report is created almost instantly.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019

DevOps

In case you didn't know, you are a data company now

Data management practices are crucial for businesses to thrive in the new age of compliance and innovation, as data becomes both an asset and a challenge.

By Richard Gerdis • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019