Tag: cybersecurity
Quantum Brilliance and ParityQC to lead dev’t of mobile quantum computer
Germany’s Cyber Agency has awarded a contract to Australian-German company Quantum Brilliance and ParityQC to develop what it claims as the world’s first mobile quantum computer by 2027.
AI and cybersecurity lead the charge in 2024 business tech, says CPA Australia
The CPA Australia Business Technology Report 2024 has revealed significant trends in technology adoption across the Asia-Pacific region, emphasising the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital strategies in business performance.
CSIRO launches free AI program to boost Aussie SMEs
Australia's national science agency CSIRO is offering small to medium enterprises (SMEs) a free 10-week online program focused on digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).
GenAI emerges as manufacturing game changer in latest industry report
In the 9th annual "State of Smart Manufacturing Report," industrial automation and digital transformation giant Rockwell Automation has revealed the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) as the preeminent driver of transformative outcomes.
CSIRO teams up with universities for $18M safer workplace initiative
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is teaming up with five universities to pioneer cutting-edge digital technologies aimed at ensuring the safety of Australians in the workplace.
Australia joins US-led drive to hold software manufacturers more accountable for cybersecurity
The rising use of technology in manufacturing supply chains means the sector is more at risk of cyber breaches. Assessing the threat level to companies from cybercriminals is not easy.
$4.1b allocated for skills and training to address economic challenges
Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor announced that the Albanese Government is set to invest an additional $3.7 billion for a five-year National Skills Agreement to be negotiated with states and territories, in addition to $400m to support another 300,000 TAFE and vocational education and training (VET) Fee-Free places.
Report urges Australia to skill-up transport workforce in digitalisation, automation
Australia must upskill its workforce for digitalisation and automation in the transport sector to create new job opportunities and stay competitive among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, according to a new report.
New State of Smart Manufacturing study finds over 45% of manufacturers struggle to keep...
A survey of 1,350 manufacturers in 13 countries has revealed that more than 45% of them are struggling to outpace their competitors due to a lack of technology and suitably skilled workforces.
Victoria seeks applicants for Digital Jobs for Manufacturing Program
The Victorian government has rolled out its Digital Jobs for Manufacturing Program to help businesses adapt to a digital operating environment
The grant program will...