Australian Computer Society (ACS) stories - Page 3

Generative AI is reshaping Australia’s workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.

Australia's Federal government's risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is seen as a critical move for Australia's economy and societal growth, according to ACS.

ACS's new Migration Strategy aims to address Australia's tech skill deficit, reconfiguring migration to boost prosperity.

ACS partners with leading industry groups and the NSW government to combat a looming digital skills shortage.

ATech's Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann elected as Vice Chair of the Australian Computer Society Queensland BEC for 2024/2025.

The ACS warns of an impending skills crisis in Australia, with 95% of the workforce needing reskilling as AI reshapes roles.

ACS has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the online training platform, Zenva, to boost Australia’s IT skills.

ACS welcomes calls for revising privacy and cybersecurity laws in Australia, aiming to modernise the legal frameworks in the technology sector.

Australian tech job numbers continue to grow, with over 1.2 million people expected to be working in the sector by 2027.

The professional association for Australia's technology sector announced Chris Vein has been appointed the organisation's Chief Executive Officer.

Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.

Siobhan Casey joins ACS as director of Scale Up and Innovation Labs, bringing 20 years of fintech and FMCG experience to drive growth across three key labs.

Following the announcement of Australia’s 2019 Federal Budget, as you would expect there have been mixed reactions, but ACS says there is progress.

Victoria's ICT workforce set to grow by 2.5% in the next five years, according to the 2018 ACS Australia's Digital Pulse report.

A new report has revealed without skilled ICT labour Australia will stagnate - 81,000 new ICT professionals are needed by 2022 to fuel future growth.

Aussie Budget '16-'17 boosts tech prowess with FinTech sandbox, tax relief for start-ups, and broadband plans, fuelling a digital economy renaissance.

As Australia ushers in the new Government, the ACS calls for keeping digital policy and innovation at the forefront of the Coalition's mind.