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Why one in three CEOs would fire the person responsible for a breach - Nominet

Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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One in three CEOs would fire staff responsible for a data breach, finds Nominet's report on the cyber challenges and leadership gaps facing large enterprises.
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Social media can improve lives after a disaster

Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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New research shows social media can boost wellbeing post-disasters. The 'All Right?' campaign's Facebook page inspired 85% of users to take positive action.
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The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia

Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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Lisa Blair used devices from supplied by Pivotel to aid her in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Australia non-stop.
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How AI can improve service desk productivity & staff wellbeing

Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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AI can drive automation, which could be anything from answering common questions to providing automated actions based on a particular request.
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Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace

Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.
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Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Xero offers its 2000 employees worldwide well-being leave to address mental health challenges and reduce stigma.
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What's holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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supply chain
Aussie execs predict AI to join workforce soon, boosting revenues; facial recognition tech poses privacy concerns.
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ANZ and DXC Technology form autism research partnership

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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ANZ and DXC Technology join forces with La Trobe University in a pioneering partnership to enhance workplace success for individuals on the autism spectrum.
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Traditional healthcare stirred up by new VR tech

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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VR Inner Child has helped children overcome the fear of heights and has the potential to help children overcome other anxiety orders.
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CheckPoint aims to tackle mental health issues using video games

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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CheckPoint has unveiled its first trailer for a new webseries aimed at tackling mental health issues through video games, launching on 29 January.
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Apple reveals their picks for the most popular apps, music and movies of 2017

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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Apple has announced the most popular apps, music, movies, TV shows, books, and podcasts of 2017, highlighting emerging trends and indie creators.
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Exclusive interview: What happens when artificial intelligence is racist?

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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So, the question then becomes, are organisations (and the general public) prepared to trade more transparency for better decisions?.
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Ian Thorpe talks mental health with construction tech company Procore

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Procore brings together Australian construction figures to discuss mental health; Ian Thorpe shares personal experiences of depression.
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Digital Realty continues Asia Pacific expansion with new data center

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Digital Realty boosts Western Sydney's economy, creating 500 jobs with the construction of a new, cutting-edge data center.
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Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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government
According to Promapp, its cloud-based software will enable the council body to map, review and improve processes on an ongoing basis.
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Fraser Coast Council deploys Promapp to ramp up workflow efficiency

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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For example, if a customer request for a water meter issue is received, a work order can then be generated and a council staff member dispatched.
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App rewards medication adherence with movie tickets - signs NSW health deal

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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Perx Health has signed a commercial agreement with Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) to test the platform with selected patients.
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Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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online harrassment
#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.
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Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes

Thu, 4th May 2017
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health education
A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.
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Can an app help curb your social media addiction?

Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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software development
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social media
New app AntiSocial helps users track their smartphone usage, including social media, to understand how much time they truly spend on their phones.