Industry News
New online resource to support employment of ex-service people
The Department of Veterans' Affairs has announced new resources to support the employment of ex-service people. [ + ]
World-first 'Cybercrime Index' ranks countries by threat level
The first ever World Cybercrime Index identifies the globe's key cybercrime hotspots by ranking the most significant sources of cybercrime. [ + ]
Good evidence confuses ChatGPT when used for health information: study
A world-first study by CSIRO has found that when asked a health-related question, the more evidence given to ChatGPT, the less reliable it becomes. [ + ]
Victoria Police embraces low-code with OutSystems
Victoria Police will deploy a business process management system from low-code application development specialist OutSystem to transform its processes. [ + ]
DataStax enters GenAI collaboration with Microsoft
Generative AI company DataStax has announced the integration of its Astra DB database product with the Microsoft Semantic Kernel open source SDK. [ + ]
CSIRO report maps sovereign capability to build 'foundational' AI tech
CSIRO's report on AI foundation models provides an overview of the fast-moving global foundation model landscape, outlining opportunities for Australians. [ + ]
Ninox drones provide new tech in bushfire protection efforts
Long-range drone technology has been deployed to observe bush and grass fires across western New South Wales. [ + ]
Nuix confident that lack of diversity in AI can be remedied
Tapping into different talent pools and building diverse teams provides the solution to lack of diversity in AI. [ + ]
CSIRO report highlights 'extraordinary era' of AI in health care
The 'AI Trends for Healthcare' report identifies the opportunities and challenges facing the continued and inevitable integration of AI in Australia's healthcare sector. [ + ]
Careless employees cause 80% of Australian data losses: report
While organisations are investing in DLP solutions, a report by Proofpoint shows that those investments are often inadequate. [ + ]
Research finds upsides for local governments that look to employ chatbots
Researchers at QUT have studied the use of AI-powered chatbots in the local government sector to look at their benefits and risks. [ + ]
Regional Australia benefits from skilled IT migration: ACS
An ACS report claims that the vast majority of skilled IT migrants are finding jobs in their field rather than relying on gig economy work. [ + ]
Intercede launches MyID MFA 5.0
Intercede has introduced a range of enhancements to its MyID MFA multi-factor authentication security platform. [ + ]
CFA Victoria deploying Motorola smart radios for first responders
The Victorian Country Fire Authority has handed Motorola Solutions a 10-year contract to upgrade and modernise its radio equipment. [ + ]
Vic Govt signs purchase deal with Google Cloud
The Victorian Government has signed a state purchase contract with Google Cloud as it seeks to accelerate its digital transformation efforts. [ + ]