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Defence & Security
Arming Defence procurers for the national infrastructure boom
Australia’s record construction boom means that Defence procurers will need to fight harder and smarter than ever before to attract a competitive pool of bidders for future infrastructure projects. “This is an intense period of acceleration, most notably in the Defence, Transport and Energy sectors”, says Brendan Lyon of KPMG ahead of the ADM Defence Estate…
5 Sep 2018, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics | Uncategorised
Cyber security train control – lessons learned
From station, to track-side, to train, the IoT (internet of things) revolution is fast gaining momentum within rail. Applications such as smart ticketing, predictive maintenance, and real-time visibility are enabling a host of benefits, including improved passenger mobility, increased ridership and reduced operational expenditure. However, with all the excitement that connected infrastructure brings to the…
4 Sep 2018, by Amy SarcevicOccupational Health & Safety
7 things you should know about reach truck training
First published in Forkliftaction.com News: Safety First column. Nick Welch is Senior Technical Development Executive for RTITB, the largest forklift training accrediting body in the UK and Ireland, recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI. Although specific training is required for reach truck operators, in some operations, the particular risks and challenges of reach trucks…
31 Aug 2018, by Informa InsightsOccupational Health & Safety
Skin Protection – What’s the Biggest Mistake You are Making?
Sun screen, hat, shade. We probably think we are being skin smart when we covered these three in the heat of summer. Well, that’s just part of story. Being skin smart is about understanding your environment and protecting yourself accordingly; and looking after your skin on a regular basis by visiting a skin specialist to…
31 Aug 2018, by Informa InsightsBusiness | Leadership & Communication
Lessons from an ICT strategy meeting veteran
When it comes to presenting in board and executive meetings, ISACA USA's Tim Mason admits he has made every mistake in the book. “Trust me when I say when I’ve graduated from the ‘school of hard knocks’”, says Tim, ahead of Oceania CACS 2018. The ICT strategy meeting veteran says he took years to find…
30 Aug 2018, by Amy SarcevicDefence & Security
How technology is shaping modern policing
Prior to the September 11th terrorist attack in 2001, many small and rural law enforcement agencies in the USA – along with more than half of the national population - were not yet connected to the internet, mostly due to a perceived lack of necessity. Sadly, terrorist groups were ahead of the national tipping point…
29 Aug 2018, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Clinical trial partnerships with Australia | a US pharmaceutical firm case study
Over the years, Australia has established itself as an attractive early phase clinical trial destination, within a competitive global marketplace. Its diverse and informed population, world-class research capabilities and robust regulatory framework make for a favourable environment, allowing research to be undertaken with minimal complications or protractions. However, given that the clinical trial landscape is…
29 Aug 2018, by Informa InsightsOccupational Health & Safety
How to Achieve Forklift Safety – An overview from the UK
First published in Forkliftaction.com News: Safety First column. Stuart Taylor is Managing Director of Mentor FLT Training Limited, the UK’s leading provider of training and associated services for all types of materials handling equipment and workplace transport. Forklifts may appear innocuous, but their capacity to injure shouldn't be underestimated. Nor should their training requirements, as a leading household name recently…
23 Aug 2018, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Suicide and self harm in prisons – A New Zealand Corrections Health Services response
Research into the mental health and suicide rates of prisoners in New Zealand presents some challenging figures, suggesting that further interventions are needed to better support those affected. A report on the prevalence of mental health disorders amongst newly-received prisoners in 2016 found that 62 percent meet the diagnosis for either a mental health disorder…
22 Aug 2018, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Cyber security issues for future intelligent transport systems
Just a few years ago the world was shaken by the WannaCry cyberattack which saw computers being hijacked and ransomed for bitcoin values in excess of $40,000. More than 200,000 victims across 150 countries were affected; and although a coding glitch allowed it to be intercepted after just a few days, the attack served as…
22 Aug 2018, by Amy SarcevicInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
