Industry News
Ed Santow to lead UTS's responsible tech initiative
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner, Edward Santow, will take up a new position at UTS, starting 1 September 2021. [ + ]
NSW issues $250K AI grant to improve access to justice
Two AI projects will share $250,000 in funding under the NSW Government's Access to Justice Innovation Fund (AJIF). [ + ]
AIHW wins global award for mapping suicide and self-harm data
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has been selected from more than 300,000 global organisations to receive a GIS award. [ + ]
SCC releases ANZ draft Digital Twin Blueprint
The Smart Cities Council has released the draft Australia New Zealand Digital Twin Blueprint. [ + ]
Researchers develop AI tech to enhance solar forecasting methods
Monash University, Worley and Palisade Energy have collaborated to develop a machine that can predict short-term renewable energy generation. [ + ]
Vic to invest $35.2m in digital twin tech
The Victorian Government has announced $35.2 million investment in digital twin technology and spatial innovation over the next three years. [ + ]
Aussie consumers willing to trade data for personalisation
A new survey has found that 60% of communication service provider consumers will spend more on their telecom and media products if offered personalised experiences. [ + ]
NSW DCS extends partnership with MessageXchange
The NSW Department of Customer Service has extended its partnership with MessageXchange to include electronic data interchange (EDI) as a service. [ + ]
Calix joins $39 million low-carbon research project
Calix has joined a low-carbon research project, which received a $39 million funding boost, to reduce emissions across Australia's heavy industrial processes. [ + ]
ANU appoints former ASIO boss and Commonwealth Secretary
ANU's National Security College (NSC) has appointed two national security and intelligence experts, Dr Heather Smith and Major General Duncan Lewis. [ + ]
Australian orgs among victims of Kaseya attack
Australian organisations are among the victims of a sophisticated ransomware supply chain attack on software provided by Kaseya, a provider of IT and security services for managed service providers. [ + ]
UNSW researchers develop face match ability test
UNSW Researchers have developed an updated test for measuring the ability of applicants to recognise and match faces across a variety of real-world conditions. [ + ]
Bushfire and lightning detection tech for Melbourne Water
Axis Communications has partnered with EYEfi to deliver a bushfire monitoring and lightning detection system for Melbourne Water. [ + ]
Digital transformation a top priority for local government CEOs
Digital transformation was the highest-ranking priority for local government leaders across Australia in a post-COVID world, according to a survey by Davidson. [ + ]
Deloitte to deliver govt's digital health gateway
The Australian Digital Health Agency has announced that Deloitte will deliver the first phase of the modernisation of the national digital health infrastructure. [ + ]
