Industry News
ePrescriptions rollout ramped up with new tech
Australian pharmacy IT solutions provider Fred IT is using its Programmable Messaging API and Twilio Studio to provide electronic prescriptions to millions of Australians. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
