Author: James Riley

Collaboration premium for $800m industry grants

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Industry department has unveiled guidelines for Australian manufacturers to apply for a share of $800 million under the big-ticket Collaboration Stream of the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative....

The DTA is missing in action, adrift

Posted on   |  by Marie Johnson
Now before people @me, I have long advocated for a far-reaching agenda for a ‘digital transformation’ institution. More on that shortly, but we are way off track. Even at...

5G tech is the key to omnichannel retail

Posted on   |  by Stuart Corner
Following the surge in online orders created by the pandemic, bricks-and-mortar retailers are working to create true omnichannel shopping experiences for consumers that span their online and in-store experiences....

The Tech Council is global, but very Australian

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The structure or the new Technology Council of Australia is a very deliberate construction, creating a powerful new group that is global in composition and outlook, but also very...

Power shift: Tech Council of Australia arrives

Posted on   |  by James Riley
If the emergence of wealth-creation engines like Atlassian, Canva and Afterpay had not already signalled a new centre of economic power in this country, then the launch of the...

Sovereign defence manufacturers stand up

Posted on   |  by Peter Roberts
When Nova Systems strategy chief Rebecca Humble stood up at a Defence Teaming Centre breakfast in Adelaide early this year, she was angry. I was one of the panelists...

Social capital issues stall women entrepreneurs

Posted on   |  by David McClure
Women entrepreneurs lack social capital and it’s holding back their ventures, according to growth expert at the Australian Centre for Business Growth Sarah Curtis-Fawley, who has just completed her...

Public service women in digital: Apply now

Posted on   |  by Staff Writers
Time is running out to apply for the public sector Coaching for Women in Digital Program, with applications closing on Monday 9 August. Now in its second year, the...

What next for the rollout of digital government?

Posted on   |  by Allen Koehn
State governments have recognised the importance of bolstering digital strategies in their recent budget announcements, with millions of dollars invested into various initiatives for the coming year. During budget...