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Jonathan Cotton
Deloitte says CIOs need to adapt or perish
In the age of change, just what does the role of the CIO entail?.. read more...
What’s the value of Australian innovation?
The CSIRO says Australia stands to gain billions if it properly fosters digital innovation. That, however, is a big ‘if’… read more...
BigTech is coming for unhappy banking customers
A new banking sector survey reveals low customer satisfaction levels and an industry ripe for upheaval by Google, Amazon and the like… read more...
Shipping News: blockchain arrives for freight
IBM’s TradeLens hypes a step toward ‘one-touch’ international shipping… read more...
Could a cyber attack trigger the next financial crisis?
Just how safe is the global financial system from the bad guys?… read more...
Govt serious about creating the ‘Google Maps’ of satellite imagery
Australia has got big plans to harness the power of satellite tech. But first: how to handle the data deluge?… read more...
Australia’s infosec stripes: Ours to lose
There are a few bad habits that need to be addressed before AU can be proud of its infosec… read more...
Australia, meet blockchain-enabled ‘smart contracts’
All aboard the hype train, the great Australian blockchain experiment is underway… read more...
They have ways of making us talk
Five Eyes talks tough on encryption (or non-encryption) rules… read more...
Know your frenemy: 2018 Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey
The latest from PWC shows employees, customers or suppliers biggest economic crime threat. Yikes… read more...
Govt pushes anti-encryption legislation
New Aussie draft legislation proposes sweeping powers to intercept communication linked to illegal activity – ramifications be damned… read more...
Forget the chatbots, ‘virtual assistants’ are taking over now
The psychological and technological come together in the race for CX AI supremacy… read more...
Help wanted: National digital leaders apply within
The government has its fair share of challenges when it comes to digital and data – and finding competent leaders is one of them… read more...
Atlassian, Govt to create ‘AU’s Silicon Valley’ in Sydney CBD
There’s always new Silicon Valley’s being built, but with the backing of Atlassian and the state, Sydney’s new innovation precinct may be the real deal… read more...
Censorship be damned: Google & Co go for China
Open internetter’s outrage won’t stem FAANGs wanting a piece of the PRC… read more...
3D printing gets the industrial treatment
3D printing is here, it’s awesome, and it’s going to revolutionise manufacturing… read more...
A shining beacon of e-govt on the world stage?
The results are in and, counter to practically everyone’s expectations, Australia has received a big thumbs up for e-govt from the UN… read more...
No data-sharing please, we’re Australian
The government may be guaranteeing free and easy access to consumer financial data, but it’s a “thanks but no thanks” from customers… read more...
Stampede! The (mad) rush to opt out of govt My Health Records
Prudence, paranoia, or just bad PR? Everybody loses as the new national health database explodes on take off… read more...
Whatever happened to Green IT?
A few years ago it was the word on every CIO’s lips: Green or bust. Where did those good intentions go?… read more...