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The Project Factory shows Sherlock the key…
... to unlocking the mysteries of brand, platform and commercialisation. The Project Factory (TPF), the Australian-headquartered digital production company behind global projects with Downton Abbey, Offspring and new film Predestination, has unveiled the second phase of a commercial strategy to support the brand reach of the global hit TV series, Sherlock, in tandem with the show’s…
12 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Pathology: Front Desk or Back Office?
In the lead up to the 5th Annual National Pathology Conference, we had the chance to catch up with Ken Barr, Executive Director at SA Pathology, who shared with us his views on the role of pathology in Australian healthcare today, his NHS experience in the UK and the vision that he has for SA…
12 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Improved collaboration ‘vital for successful NDIS delivery’
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) requires improved collaboration across governments and services to succeed, new research has suggested. A study by the University of Sydney and the Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance (YPINH) said the complex health and disability needs of the Australian population will necessitate a whole-of-government approach. The NDIS is…
11 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Technology
Q&A: Insights on gas turbine operation and maintenance
In the lead up to the 15th Anniversary of the Australian Gas Turbine Conference, we had the opportunity to speak with Sam Moots of Colorado Energy Management, where he shed light on how to improve power plant efficiency with gas turbines. Sam is Production Manager at the Brush and ManChief Electric Generation Facilities in Colorado (US), where he oversees…
8 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsTechnology
The first major Bitcoin event in Australia brings excitement to Singapore in November
On July 24th and 25th Informa Australia hosted their inaugural Bitcoin conference in Sydney, Australia. Entitled ‘Cryptocon Conference and Barcamp’, this two-day event represented the first major Bitcoin event to come to Sydney. Cryptocon drew together many of the key themes in Bitcoin and emerging blockchain based technologies from the US, Europe, Asia and Australia.…
7 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Transport issues kill Rio’s Mozambique dream
Rio Tinto has fessed up, acknowledging for the first time yesterday it is selling its Mozambican coal assets for the bargain-basement price of $50m. Rio’s planned exit from Mozambique was first flagged by Inside Coal in December so the only real surprise was the price. As one industry observer remarked: “$50m is less than salvage…
6 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Total Geology Method helps to improve efficiency in railway development
In the lead up to the ARA's 4th Annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference and Exhibition, we were joined by Greg O'Rourke, Executive Director - Rail at Engenium, to discuss the past, present and future of the Australian heavy haul rail sector, and the important role that engineering geological techniques play in successful railway development. How…
5 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Morbidity, recidivism and re-incarceration for at-risk populations in correctional settings
Transition programmes are designed to equip prisoners with the skills and support to manage their transition from prison to the community. Creating person-centred programs with long-lasting impact continues to be a difficult challenge, particularly when we consider the multiple and complex care needs of many prisoners. In the lead up to the 5th Annual Correctional Services…
5 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Opinion: The future of driverless trains
James Horton, Senior Architect at Ajilon Consulting discusses the future of driverless trains. The next ten years look exciting for the future of driverless trains. Key implementations will occur in both passenger and heavy haul operations. At the end of ten years the industry should have enough operational information to validate that this technology has…
4 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Balancing Resource and Expectations Effectively: Hospital Procurement 2014
For the fourth successive year, the “Who’s Who” of Australian Hospital Procurement gathered at the Menzies Hotel in Sydney for the National Hospital Procurement conference, to exchange updates and opinions over progressions in the practice over the last year. Sessions focused on a number of key areas including outsourcing, tendering, supplier/purchaser relationship management, data warehousing, waste…
1 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
