Stories by Rebecca Merrett

C-suite execs nervous about outsiders stealing their business: study

Airbnb, Uber and the like are walking right up to traditional businesses and giving them a big slap in the face, a wake up call that their biggest competitors are from outside their industry. This is what IBM’s latest Global C-suite Study found is making many CxOs nervous.

Written by Rebecca Merrett05 Nov. 15 14:28

Predictive model selection – quick tricks

From simple to complex models – how do you find the sweet spot on that spectrum? This is a question that Daniel Marlay, director of Ernst and Young’s Actuarial practice, addressed at a recent Data Science meetup in Sydney.

Written by Rebecca Merrett29 Oct. 15 15:08

Grants to help ISPs cover data retention costs won't be paid upfront

When it comes to covering the cost of implementing and complying with the Data Retention Act, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are likely to wait more than a year for full government funding, the Attorney General’s Department revealed in Senate Estimates last night.

Written by Rebecca Merrett21 Oct. 15 13:01

OneSchool IT failure a wake up call for Queensland Education Department

A serious code flaw in the OneSchool Student Protection Reporting Module update in January has led the Queensland Department of Education and Training to conduct an independent investigation and put in place new recommended processes and practices.

Written by Rebecca Merrett20 Oct. 15 14:04

What Generation Z think about their future careers

Generation Z will enter the workforce in just a few years, with companies having to prepare for how they will best utilise these digital natives to help them grow and innovate

Written by Rebecca Merrett15 Oct. 15 13:15

Smartphone sensor data to help fight bipolar

When it comes to understanding bipolar and mental disorders, a wealth of relevant data can be obtained from a smartphone, as it’s what most people interact with constantly on a daily basis.

Written by Rebecca Merrett14 Oct. 15 16:05

Data retention laws come into effect but most ISPs not ready

The Data Retention Act has come into effect today, but 84 per cent of ISPs are not prepared to start encrypting and storing their customers' metadata, according to a new survey from Communications Alliance.

Written by Rebecca Merrett13 Oct. 15 10:44

61% of IT professionals dealing with ageism

Nearly two-thirds of IT professionals in Australia have experienced age discrimination either first hand or know of someone who has dealt with it, new research has found.

Written by Rebecca Merrett09 Oct. 15 13:02

Telstra access pricing to drop by 9.4%

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has ordered Telstra to cut the price it charges other telcos to access its copper network by 9.4 per cent, which may mean cheaper phone and internet services for consumers.

Written by Rebecca Merrett09 Oct. 15 11:57

Predicting people’s daily activities with deep learning

A new study has found that applying deep learning on photos taken continuously from a wearable camera can predict human behaviours and may even help in the fight against chronic diseases.

Written by Rebecca Merrett08 Oct. 15 08:00

CIOs don't like dealing with personnel and skills issues

Managing IT staff and their skills is a key part of a CIO's role, but that doesn’t mean they enjoy doing it. Gartner's latest survey reveals this is one of the top “hates” for CIOs in their job.

Written by Rebecca Merrett07 Oct. 15 11:23
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