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Exclusive: Lenovo's Hassan Baickdeli on AI reshaping education
eLearning

Exclusive: Lenovo's Hassan Baickdeli on AI reshaping education

Hassan Baickdeli of Lenovo reveals how AI could revolutionise education in Australia, enhancing teaching efficiency while addressing resource shortages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s
EduTech

Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s

Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI
Data Protection

Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI

As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.

By James Blake • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals
Physical Security

Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals

Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report
Marketing Technologies

97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report

A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Digital Literacy stories

Mouse motion simulators pose potential cyberthreat risk
Malware

Mouse motion simulators pose potential cyberthreat risk

Kaspersky warns that mouse motion simulators, popular with remote workers, could pose significant cyber threats if sourced from unknown vendors.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Aussie firms lead AI shift with strong digital literacy push
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie firms lead AI shift with strong digital literacy push

Australian companies outpace US, UK, and Europe in AI readiness, with 90% prioritising AI literacy and GTM leaders gearing up for a 20% tech investment increase by 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
National Coding Week focuses on how AI is impacting coding
Digital Transformation

National Coding Week focuses on how AI is impacting coding

National Coding Week highlights the transformative role of AI in coding, with experts urging updated education to prepare future developers for AI-generated code.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Digital EHS tools face adoption roadblocks despite benefits
Artificial Intelligence

Digital EHS tools face adoption roadblocks despite benefits

Research by Intelex and Verdantix unveils key obstacles to mobile EHS app adoption, with 82% citing lack of devices and 76% pointing to connectivity issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Literacy stories

SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia
Unified Communications

SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone Southeast Asia have enhanced their partnership to boost digital adoption among Malaysia's SMEs, crucial for economic growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Money20/20's whitepaper explores APAC fintech evolution
Fintech

Money20/20's whitepaper explores APAC fintech evolution

Money20/20 has unveiled a whitepaper detailing the fintech landscape in Asia-Pacific, revealing a push for financial inclusion and regional expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
UK elderly urge banks to keep branches amidst digital age
Fintech

UK elderly urge banks to keep branches amidst digital age

A staggering 88% of older UK residents believe banks should retain physical branches, highlighting concerns over the digital divide and access to services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Indosat & GoTo launch Sahabat-AI for Bahasa Indonesia
Unified Communications

Indosat & GoTo launch Sahabat-AI for Bahasa Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and GoTo unveil Sahabat-AI, an open-source AI ecosystem for Bahasa Indonesia, promoting digital sovereignty and linguistic heritage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
academyEX awards 152 postgraduate & masters degrees
EduTech

academyEX awards 152 postgraduate & masters degrees

academyEX has celebrated a milestone by awarding postgraduate and masters degrees to 152 students, including its first cohort for innovative programmes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
Indosat launches IMSecure to bolster customer data protection
Malware

Indosat launches IMSecure to bolster customer data protection

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has launched IMSecure, reinforcing their commitment to data protection, aiming to fortify customer trust against digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
The 'crucial' impact AI is having in New Zealand's classrooms
EduTech

The 'crucial' impact AI is having in New Zealand's classrooms

Ministry of Education's Ellen MacGregor- Reid has revealed the profound impact AI is having on New Zealand's education.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum
EduTech

Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum

Experts are calling for AI integration in the national curriculum, highlighting its necessity to prepare Generation Alpha for future digital landscapes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024