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RMIT researchers create 'light-powered' AI chip
Semiconductors

RMIT researchers create 'light-powered' AI chip

The nanoscale advance combines the core software needed to drive artificial intelligence with image-capturing hardware in a single electronic device.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Autodesk?
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Autodesk?

Autodesk's regional director for ANZ talks sustainability and digital events at Autodesk University. Watch now.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
Australian executives shift focus to must-have technologies amid COVID-19
KPMG

Australian executives shift focus to must-have technologies amid COVID-19

Business survival has emerged as the number one reason to invest in emerging technologies as Australian executives re-evaluate strategic priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2020
Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner
Artificial Intelligence

Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner

Social distancing technologies have been identified as a top emerging trend by Gartner, with health passports also fast-tracked due to the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is 8x8?
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is 8x8?

TechDay launches 10 Minute IT Jams series, providing insights into technology companies in the Asia-Pacific region. 8x8 discussed in latest video.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Reducing the amount of time employees spend on email
Email

Reducing the amount of time employees spend on email

Workers spend up to 6.5 hours per day on emails, causing bottlenecks and hindering productivity, says research. The solution? Reduce email time.

By James Fox • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19
Unified Communications

Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19

Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.

By Rob Stummer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
Ingram invests in APAC with new leadership and partner support
Hyperscale

Ingram invests in APAC with new leadership and partner support

Expands Advanced Solutions strategy to APAC to advance partner capabilities, with ASEAN VP Francis Choo at the helm.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Chinks in the armour: Why the post COVID-19 cloud is easy game for cybercriminals
DevOps

Chinks in the armour: Why the post COVID-19 cloud is easy game for cybercriminals

Now's the time for CIOs to pause and make sure their digital transformation projects are fit for today, and the future.

By Logan Ringland • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
Nuclear sector encourages diversity & emerging tech
AR, VR & Metaverse

Nuclear sector encourages diversity & emerging tech

Sydney hosted over 300 delegates last month advocating for diversity and cutting-edge tech in the nuclear sector, spotlighting peaceful nuclear applications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
Revealed: Global trends in technology investment
Investment

Revealed: Global trends in technology investment

The US and China see total investment values drop year-on-year, but the UK records a rise in investment into British tech companies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Female-focused healthtech solutions a growing market
Health Technologies

Female-focused healthtech solutions a growing market

Technologies such as mHealth, telehealth, and wearable devices to help pregnancy care, fertility, and menstrual care treatments while reducing costs.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
Nanotech brings tough, flexible sensor to life
Health Technologies

Nanotech brings tough, flexible sensor to life

Engineers at the University of Waterloo have created a silicone/graphene material that can act as a sensor for wearable technologies.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
CompTIA launches tool to measure emerging tech-readiness
Microsoft

CompTIA launches tool to measure emerging tech-readiness

CompTIA says the assessment will help to identify what steps are needed to ensure organisations expand their business.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
44% of CIOs think their AI comprehension 'not very successful' - survey
Digital Transformation

44% of CIOs think their AI comprehension 'not very successful' - survey

The data showed 41% of organisations are using artificial intelligence (AI) in some way, which has doubled from just 19% the previous year.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Kordia acquires Auckland cloud consultancy firm
DevOps

Kordia acquires Auckland cloud consultancy firm

Kordia acquires Auckland-based cloud consultancy Emerging Technology Partners to enhance digital transformation capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020

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Business enthusiasm for emerging tech clashes with cybersecurity woes - CompTIA
Cybersecurity

Business enthusiasm for emerging tech clashes with cybersecurity woes - CompTIA

The report also finds spending on hardware, software, services and telecom is projected to reach almost $5.2tn globally.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020
Australian businesses lead the way with AI, edge computing and IoT
Converged Infrastructure

Australian businesses lead the way with AI, edge computing and IoT

Australian businesses are optimistic about the impact of AI, edge computing, and IoT, according to a report by Nutanix.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020