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Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows
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Many Australian workers underestimate the influence of Generative AI on their roles, despite evidence that 86% of occupations will be affected, suggests RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics data.
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KPMG, Stone & Chalk launch third Future Technology programme
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KPMG Australia and Stone and Chalk launch new instalment of their Future Technology Program, leveraging start-ups to promote innovative workforce technologies.
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Thriving side hustle culture boosting Australian economy, GoDaddy reveals
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GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.
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Addressing the 4 key challenges of designing a data and AI strategy
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Business leaders adopting a data-first strategy face the challenge of meeting customer demands for newer technology while adhering to stricter data security and regulatory requirements, requiring a modern data and AI cloud platform for secure, compliant operations.
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Australia sees promising future in generative AI – GitHub
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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GitHub predicts a strategic shift in 2024 leveraging generative AI in Australian businesses following a 231% surge in public AI projects in 2023.
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Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.
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Australian frontline workers prioritise safety over higher pay, report finds
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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The third annual Feedback from the Field report reveals that Australian frontline workers value safety over higher pay.
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New Space technology: Critical element in Australia's climate change response
Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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As extreme weather events become Australia's harsh new norm, innovative satellite technology offers hope for better disaster preparedness and response.
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Sports events boost business, fuel innovation and economic growth
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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sports
Cancellation of Commonwealth Games a missed opportunity for local sportstech businesses, says Australian journalist.
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Industry veteran becomes Chairman of Cloudfloat Board
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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Bob McKinnon, a veteran of the financial services industry, has become the new chairman of Cloudfloat, a platform providing cash flow for small businesses.
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Great Resignation could severely impact Australian economy
Tue, 3rd May 2022
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Great Resignation poses major risk to Australia's services sector & economy, but can also be turned into an opportunity, says DyFlex Solutions.
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Skill Finder adds 20 new Career Pathways to support Aus economic recovery
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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Skill Finder launches 20 new Career Pathways to meet demand for skilled workers in data analytics, digital marketing, and UX design.
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MYOB highlights links between digitisation and Australia's economy
Tue, 11th May 2021
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Small businesses in Australia are failing to digitise, costing the nation's economy $10 billion, according to MYOB.
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Stone & Chalk and AustCyber confirm strategic merger
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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Stone - Chalk and AustCyber merge to boost growth for Australian tech companies and provide support in cyber security and emerging technologies.
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AIIA welcomes Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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Senator Jane Hume has been appointed as Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy, welcomed by the Australian Information Industry Association.
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AustCyber research shows huge potential of cybersecurity market
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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For the first time, the gross value added (GVA) of Australia’s cybersecurity sector can be estimated, at $2.3 billion.
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CSIRO: How to get ahead with innovation
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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A new report outlines what is holding back Australian businesses from adopting innovation and how we can break through those barriers.
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Investment in Digital Trust crucial for Australian economy, study finds
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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AustCyber report warns that a cyberattack could cost Australia AU$30bn and 163,000 jobs.
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Salary satisfaction for Australian IT workers plummets as 75% ask for pay rises
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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The research, which surveyed over 3,000 employers and employees from across Australia, found three in every four IT workers were planning to ask for a pay rise.
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Cloud brings billions of dollars to Australia, says AWS
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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New research quantifies the productivity gains, job growth, and increased global business opportunities driven by cloud computing.
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Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.
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Serko cuts revenue forecast for second time
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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Serko has downgraded its revenue outlook for a second time as a slowing Australian economy weighs and after a number of contracts were delayed.
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NZ dollar holds steady against greenback amid positive confidence surveys
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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The New Zealand dollar held steady against the US dollar after both countries saw gains in confidence surveys, signalling a positive outlook for their.
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NZ listed company earnings underwhelm analysts in market priced for stronger growth
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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New Zealand's listed companies beat earnings estimates on average in the latest results season, but still fell short of the bullish growth expectation.