A new consortium will build on work in quantum mechanics and linguistics Quantinuum, the world’s leading integrated quantum computing company, has joined a consortium with University College London (UCL) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to explore the industrial relevance of quantum natural language processing (QNLP) and quantum-inspired natural language…
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UK and Singapore deepen collaboration in FinTech
UK and Singapore exchanged views on recent developments The United Kingdom (UK) and Singapore held the 7th UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue in Singapore today. Both countries renewed their commitment to deepening the UK-Singapore Financial Partnership that was agreed in 2021, discussed mutual priorities such as sustainable finance, FinTech and innovation, and…
Read MoreFirst hype cycle for emerging technologies
Iterative cycles of improvement will cover a broader range of processes and responsibility The finance function is changing quickly – with the support of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning – into an environment where people and machines collaborate to transform finance and business capabilities, drive process efficiency, and…
Read MoreThird Singapore-China smart city committee meeting
TusStar will increase its regional presence in Southeast Asia The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced the inking of eight Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and unveiled 14 new joint projects under the Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Smart City Initiative (SCI), at the 3rd Joint Implementation Committee…
Read MoreCybersecurity predictions for Australia in 2023
Identity management will become the weakest link to address in 2023 Digilantism may be on this rise in 2023, securing digital assets and cryptocurrency will be a key focus, and the cost of compliance may reach breaking point for many organisations. Additionally, Australia may consider a “Cyber Militia”, to bolster our cyber…
Read MoreFortinet and University of Tasmania partner
There are pockets of Tasmania’s IT with significant capabilities The University of Tasmania has partnered with Fortinet by joining the Fortinet Academic Partner Program, aimed at building a diverse, skilled workforce to help close the cybersecurity skills gap. The program will begin in Semester 1, 2023. The University of Tasmania…
Read MoreMarist College Canberra and Nutanix unlock IT autonomy
Nutanix is the heart of the digital learning experience Nutanix a leader in hybrid multi cloud computing, today said it helped Marist College Canberra simplify its IT infrastructure and enhance the learning experience for students and educators. Established in 1968, Marist College Canberra is a Catholic school for boys from…
Read MoreImprovements to explore data tool
The Explore Data tool will be updated each quarter The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has improved the Explore Data tool with new features, making it easier for you to find the information you need to support NDIS participants, identify new opportunities, and understand the NDIS marketplace. The Explore Data tool provides…
Read MoreE-commerce payments in China
Alternative payments are the most popular method to pay for online purchases Alternative payments methods such as mobile and digital wallets dominate the e-commerce space in China and collectively account for 72 per cent of market share in 2022, finds the 2022 Financial Services Consumer Survey of GlobalData, a leading…
Read MoreEmployers aren’t offering the upskilling staff require
Learning is in the best interests of both parties. New research suggests employers are failing to provide the upskilling their staff require to perform their jobs effectively – thereby missing an opportunity to reduce the skills gap. That’s according to the Learning Mindset Report, produced by recruitment and workforce solutions specialists Hays…
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