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Fragmentation in the tech sector

When the Christchurch terror attack took place on March 15, it didn’t take long for the New Zealand tech sector to put out a uniform condemnation of the terrorist...

Ideas boom is cast adrift: Budget

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Josh Frydenberg’s first budget delivers a nominal return to surplus next financial year. But to get there, the Treasurer has killed off any residual attachment this government had to...

ACS to keep its tax-free status

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Australian Computer Society says that its leap into the tech commercialisation space won’t impact its status as a charity status with the regulator, even though it has plans...

Steve Baxter exits River City Labs

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Steve Baxter is getting out of the accelerator business, selling River City Labs and its associated startup programs to – of all people – the Australian Computer Society. The...

Gonski’s new cloud learning tools

Posted on   |  by James Riley
A cloud-based student assessment tool to support teachers; a universal student identifier that tracks children through 13 years of school; and data-driven innovation from schools themselves are among the...

Shortfall in cyber skills hits home

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Australian government needs to be leading the national drive to close the “critical” cyber security talent gap, partnering with industry and funding new programs, the CEO of a...

Building digital age credentials

Posted on   |  by Beverley Head
Credentialing in problem-solving, communication, emotional judgement and innovation is being touted as a way to smash Australia’s glass and bamboo ceilings, which can hold women and non-Caucasian talent back...

Industry groups push for change

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australia’s technology-facing industry groups have welcomed the strong election commitments to the sector from both the major parties, although each has imposed caveats related to the ability of whoever...