Tag: digital

Australian AI consultancy acquired by Bain & Co

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Multinational consulting firm Bain and Company has acquired the consulting and managed services divisions of Brisbane-based artificial intelligence consultancy Max Kelsen for an undisclosed amount. Max Kelsen’s team of...

WA commits $43 million for manufacturing projects

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The Western Australian government has awarded grants worth $43 million for technology advanced manufacturing projects through its Investment Attraction Fund, a part of an ambitious drive to diversify the...

FSO to lead training rethink as digital skills take hold

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The Future Skills Organisation takes the reins of the Finance, Technology, and Business Jobs and Skills Council at a time when there is a need to “normalise” digital skills...

No ‘massive algorithm program’ in the NDIS: Shorten

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Government services minister Bill Shorten has pushed back against suggestions that algorithms are being used to sort National Disability Insurance Scheme participants into support packages not suited to their...

Victoria eyes Israeli health innovation hub

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The Victorian government is among a consortium of partners collaborating with Israel’s leading medical research center on establishing a new digital health innovation centre in the state. Sheba Medical...

$60m Budget boost for Qld’s cyber unit

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Queensland’s cybersecurity unit has received a significant funding boost in the 2023 state Budget, with the government to pump almost $60 million into the office over the next four...

Fintechs urge ‘swift action’ on payment system reforms

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Local fintechs have welcomed proposed reforms to Australia’s payments “outdated” system, but say swift action is needed to fix regulations that are up to a decade behind those in global...