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Melbourne Uni & DARPA to shape AI for scientific decision-making
EduTech

Melbourne Uni & DARPA to shape AI for scientific decision-making

An international research program will use artificial intelligence to help evaluate the credibility of scientific evidence used to make decisions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
New research suggests ways to make phones smarter and last longer
Artificial Intelligence

New research suggests ways to make phones smarter and last longer

Melbourne researchers have developed AI to predict phone usage patterns, potentially extending battery life and enhancing user experience with smarter updates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Biometric Mirror: The AI that can detect attractiveness and personality from your photo
Surveillance

Biometric Mirror: The AI that can detect attractiveness and personality from your photo

The AI displays 14 different characteristics including gender, age, ethnicity, attractiveness – and even weirdness and emotional stability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
NBN partners with two leading universities in hunt for new tech
Robotics

NBN partners with two leading universities in hunt for new tech

NBN partners with the University of Melbourne and the University of Technology Sydney in a USD $3 million deal to advance R&D in cutting-edge technologies.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Exclusive interview: Commvault on GDPR, data analytics & virtualization
Data Analytics

Exclusive interview: Commvault on GDPR, data analytics & virtualization

Commvault's humble culture is reflected in its accessible CEO, according to Dan Kieran, VP and MD of Australia and New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017
Vertiv helps Australian university slash data center energy use
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv helps Australian university slash data center energy use

Vertiv has helped Australia's University of Melbourne slash its data center energy usage by up to 70% by replacing its AC fans with EC fans.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
How the University of Melbourne's data backup puts consolidation front and centre
EduTech

How the University of Melbourne's data backup puts consolidation front and centre

As a research institution that is ranked in the top 50 worldwide, the University of Melbourne takes data backup consolidation seriously.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
IBM picks Australia for new R&D lab
Information Communication & Technology

IBM picks Australia for new R&D lab

IBM to create 150 jobs at new R&D lab in Melbourne by 2011, focusing on smarter resource and disaster management. PM Gillard sees bright ICT future.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010