Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg officially launched the ACS Australia’s Digital Pulse 2019 earlier this month. The Melbourne Innovation Hub was packed with technologists who heard the Treasurer speak of growing demand for more tech workers.
Key findings from the report include:
Three policy priorities for driving the growth of Australia’s digital economy are boosting skills, start-ups and investment. The […]
One of Australia’s most innovative and collaborative workspaces has been launched in the Melbourne Docklands precinct this month by ACS President, Yohan Ramasundara, and Victoria’s Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs, Jane Garrett.
Covering more than 2,000m2 of digitally enabled floorspace, the new technology and innovation hub was developed by ACS, the professional association for Australia’s technology sector.
The hub […]
ACS (Australian Computer Society) has revamped its Professional Standards Scheme in a move that will see all ACS Certified Professional (CP) members receive professional recognition from Australian federal, state and territory governments.
The new ACS Professional Standards Scheme was recently approved by Australia’s Professional Standards Council (PSC).
The scheme will also cap liability for ICT professional services […]
BCS President Chris Rees spoke in Sydney for the ACS last week about the importance of ethical standards in an AI-driven world.
Rees presented a talk entitled ‘Ethics in AI and IT’ at the ACS Innovation Hub as part of a national roadshow, discussing the need for ethics to be placed front and centre of the […]
ACS (Australian Computer Society) has developed a new technique to anonymise big data, allowing governments and businesses to more safely share data without compromising the privacy of individuals.
The innovative technique is detailed in a new report Privacy in Data Sharing: A Guide for Business and Government, released last week at the Akolade Australian Data Summit in Sydney.
Comprising numerous formulas, […]
ACS (Australian Computer Society) has unveiled a new accreditation scheme designed to give Australians greater confidence when using the ICT services of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The Trust Mark scheme, launched at the ACS Innovation Hub in Sydney, provides a baseline standard for Australian businesses as they assist others in their digital transformation.
Specifically aimed at […]
ACS (Australian Computer Society) has ventured into new territory, signing as a foundation partner of the Australian Esports League (AEL).
The two organisations plan to work together to promote eSports in Australia and help strengthen the local ICT sector. Under the agreement, AEL will move into the ACS Technology and Innovation Hub in Sydney, initially as […]
ACS, (the professional society for Australia’s ICT sector) has released its latest ACS Australia’s Digital Pulse report this week, revealing projected demand for over 200,000 additional ICT workers over the next five years.
The 2018 edition of the annual research report was launched at Parliament House on Wednesday 27 June 2018 by the Hon Michael Keenan […]
In a bid to build interest in ICT careers amongst young people, and particularly young girls, the Australian Computer Society (ACS) has launched an advertising campaign featuring a female superhero character.
The highly visible technology superheros campaign is running on national television and radio, supported by display ads in airports and on public transport.
ACS creative […]
