Opinion
Friday 6th October 2017
What could possibly go wrong?
Imagine the PM’s new facial recognition technology at parliament house: “Look, Rowan Atkinson’s here.” “No that’s Sam Dastyari.’’
“Yawn, another outage”
It’s becoming a daily occurrence at this stage. Every day, my inbox contains a few nugget about the latest IT outages causing headaches in Australia and around the world.
An automation manifesto
Automation will also see the end of employees spending time on mundane, repetitive tasks, instead freeing up time to engage in more meaningfu work.
Learn from the Crows’ woes
A Virgin Airlines check-in malfunction left not only Virgin customers stranded, but it also caused angst to the losers of the AFL Grand Final.
Thursday 5th October 2017
Life made easier, just sayin’
Instant translations as you chat to foreigners in the street, organising your home life and routines — Google says it has the answers.
Wednesday 4th October 2017
Better VCs build better start-ups
Compared to the direct investment approach we see overseas, local investors have taken a passive back seat and are more concerned with metrics than ideas.
Frameworks critical for AI success
Unexplained delays to the launch of the NDIA’S AI-driven virtual assistant, Nadia, have raised questions about whether some government agencies have become gun-shy.
Friday 29th September 2017
Creating a good workplace culture
A truly great place to work is not one dimensional.
Wednesday 27th September 2017
London’s Uberstatement for freedom
Even aggrieved fans of cheap taxis should acknowledge disruptive corporations have to bow to the rule of law.
Tuesday 26th September 2017
Let’s hack a safer Australia
In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the fact that new technology is advancing faster than any of us can adopt it.
Sunday 24th September 2017
Crackdown exposes tech titans
The turning of the tide against tech feels sudden but has been building for years. Finally, the penny is beginning to drop.
Thursday 21st September 2017
Telco security laws set new rules
The Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms have now passed through both houses of Parliament after a bipartisan show of support for the legislation.
Wednesday 20th September 2017
Satisfaction in the gig economy
Gig economy workers need to take control of their future. This is not just a personal issue, it’s a social one
Tuesday 19th September 2017
When robots get it wrong
Moves by the European Parliament to consider granting legal status to intelligent autonomous robots have renewed questions about issues of liability and responsibility.
Monday 18th September 2017
Boost for Australia’s crowd-funding
After the unveiling of a new legislative package last week it’s become clear that the tide is turning for Australian crowd-funding.
Thursday 14th September 2017
Crowd-funding move a big win
A major hurdle for start-ups will be removed with the introduction of new legislation into parliament today.
Wednesday 13th September 2017
Hands on with the iPhone X
Apple has gone to enormous lengths to make face recognition work — is that enough to warrant the big jump in price for the premium smartphone?
Thursday 7th September 2017
Why the NPS is dead
When it comes to market share, losing the Customer Experience race can be detrimental for a business.
Wednesday 6th September 2017
Australia can learn from SE Asia
South East Asia is home to a thriving start-up ecosystem, and Australia can learn a great deal.
DevOps the key to less downtime
Despite having the best teams in place, a misalignment with new technologies and customer requirements can be fatal for an organisation.
Tuesday 5th September 2017
Do robots think about copyright?
Who owns intangible outputs which could be perceived as IP when they are generated by a robot or artificial intelligence?
Adelaide ups its innovation game
Adelaide is shaping up as the latest hotspot for Australian technology entrepreneurs.
AI mastering the mundane
The true promise of AI will blossom once its combined with human ingenuity and creativity.
Wednesday 30th August 2017
The best smart city is a secure one
The term ‘smart city’ has become more common as governments around the world look for ways to improve urban living standards.
Tuesday 29th August 2017
Initial coin offerings’ $1bn wave
It’s the latest way to raise funds that’s beyond the scope of regulators and ICOs are nothing like an IPO.
Changing world, one code at a time
We are just scratching the surface when it comes to using technology to improve the lives of everyone.
Wednesday 23rd August 2017
AI: Are Musk and Hawking right?
We cannot possibly comprehend the impact AI will have in 20, 10 or even five years time.
Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Cloud banks forming to house HR
Global banks and financial services firms are taking HR to the cloud.
Profile of bitcoin user now known
Most local bitcoin users are millennials who see the cryptocurrency as a handy investment.
Thursday 17th August 2017
AI can only take us so far
Infinite data and information does not necessarily equate to better intelligence and improved decision-making.
MORE STORIES
Cyber-bullying rises alarmingly
Chris GriffithPeople are more regularly trading insults, abusing, harassing and threatening each other online.
Redback scores fresh funding
Supratim AdhikariFederal government’s Clean Energy Innovation Fund and Right Click Capital the latest to back Brisbane-based renewable energy start-up
SIM could go way of the dodo
Chris GriffithMobile phone technology is headed for a future without traditional SIM cards. This is how it will work.
Providers ‘must lift NBN game’
Supratim AdhikariA senior Telstra figure concedes the NBN rollout has been bumpy and providers can’t allow bad experiences to continue.
Apple eyes Spielberg magic
Joe Flint and Tripp MickleApple is taking aim at Netflix and HBO with its first major foray into creating original video content.
Apple eyes Spielberg magic
Joe Flint and Tripp MickleApple is taking aim at Netflix and HBO with its first major foray into creating original video content.
Dell bets big on IoT
Rachael KingUS tech giant has made a belated plunge into a crowded field with its billion dollar wager on hyperconnectivity.
Vodafone preps IoT
Chris GriffithVodafone’s new network will wirelessly connect millions of devices to the Internet of Things.
NBN Co rules out price cuts
Supratim AdhikariNBN Co chair Ziggy Switkowski has rebuffed claims that lower wholesale prices will mean better service for households.
How BlackLine chief conquers
DAVID SWANDon’t expect company culture to change overnight, says BlackLine boss Therese Tucker.
