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Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call

Rising anxiety among Australia's schoolchildren highlights urgent need for enhanced mental health support, with one in seven affected yet many not seeking help.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

Mental Health

Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support

A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Supply Chain

Spend-based carbon emissions data can help drive business climate impact at scale

Spend-based carbon emissions data can drive impactful climate action by simplifying footprint measurements for businesses, facilitating targeted emission reductions.

By Brian Johnston and Tim Baynes • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Government

Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia

V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Firewalls

Wavelink certified to offer Fortinet cybersecurity training in AUS

Wavelink has earned Fortinet's Authorised Training Centre certification, allowing it to deliver Fortinet-certified cybersecurity training across Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024

Fintech

Australia's top firms advocate for mandatory digital ESG reporting

Major Australian firms like Deloitte and PwC back mandatory digital ESG reporting to comply with evolving regulations, aiming for easier, accurate disclosures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Australian firms ramping up AI adoption across sectors

Australian businesses are increasingly adopting AI to enhance operational efficiency across various sectors including health, media, and mining.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Encryption

Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage

In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Max York, former GE Australia CEO, joins AMSL Aero as new Chief Executive

Max York, ex-CEO of GE Australia, has been appointed Chief Executive of AMSL Aero, bolstering the leading green aviation company's senior leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023

Application Programming Interface

Cradlepoint and UNSW partner for Sunswift 7 solar car's connectivity needs

Cradlepoint and University of New South Wales join forces to ensure seamless connectivity for the university's Sunswift 7 solar race car.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

Tablets

NSW MidCoast Council deploys Check Point Software

Check Point Software has deployed comprehensive security architecture at MidCoast Council in New South Wales with Check Point Infinity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2023

University of New South Wales

Main Sequence Welcomes Dr Jason Whitfield for SynBio Push

Australia's deep tech investment fund Main Sequence has enlisted Dr Jason Whitfield to strengthen links between the firm and universities.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023

Cybersecurity

ASX 100 company directors ill-equipped for cyber attacks

A UNSW Institute for Cyber study has demonstrated a significant skills gap around cyber security awareness and resilience among ASX 100 company directors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022

Global Stories

University of New South Wales (UNSW) stories

NEM

Time-matching renewables gain interest among Australian firms

A new report reveals that Australian firms are increasingly turning to time-matching renewable technologies to align energy generation with hourly demand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Clean technologies

Investible backs DeCarice for hydrogen tech to cut emissions

Investible invests in DeCarice, supporting hydrogen tech that cuts carbon emissions by 85% in heavy-duty diesel engines, marking the Fund's 29th climate tech investment.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

MBA

AI leader Mark Brayan joins SenSen Networks as new chairman

SenSen Networks appoints ex-Appen CEO Mark Brayan as Non-Executive Chairman, succeeding founder Dr Subhash Challa. Brayan begins on 1 May 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024

Power / Energy

UNSW wins at Schneider Electric Sustainability Awards 2024

The University of New South Wales wins the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact award, recognising its leadership in decarbonising operations globally.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024