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Defence & Security | Technology
Improving AML surveillance within law enforcement
Anti-money laundering (AML) technology is currently at the forefront of law enforcement innovation. But in the absence of an “innovation framework”, criminals may exploit “system seams” and outpace AML advancement, according to ASPI Senior Analyst Dr. John Coyne. The “seams” he is referring to are the subtle but important incongruences between public and private sector…
12 Mar 2019, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication | Technology
Enhancing mobile networks in a 5G world
Australia’s fifth generation (5G) broadband rollout is now well underway and is soon set to go live, with Telstra and Optus both committed to selling 5G products and services in 2019; and Vodafone in the near future. With its ultrafast network speeds and lower latency, 5G is expected to make a big impact on the…
25 Feb 2019, by Amy SarcevicFood & Agriculture | Technology
The future of Australian AgTech
Australia’s AgTech sector has seen impressive growth in recent years with $123.8 million worth of angel and seed funding reported in 2017 and a tenfold increase in venture capital deals since 2014. Business startup accelerator GrowLab – owned by Cicada Innovations – has been at the forefront of this growth, having recently graduated its second…
14 Feb 2019, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Technology
Managing complex pain in digital hospitals
Pain management in clinical settings is highly complex, and the digitisation of workflows in some Queensland Health hospitals - although popular across the board - has added an extra layer of complexity, according to Pharmacist IT Consultant, Deborah Boland. “When assessing pain and administering analgesia there are many variables to consider and criteria to satisfy”,…
13 Feb 2019, by Informa InsightsTechnology | Transport & Logistics
Bombardier’s solution for tram networks in growing cities
The Melbourne tram network is the largest in the world, consisting of 250 km of double track that is serviced using a range of trams and modern light rail vehicles (LRVs) of varying age and configuration. Over recent years, the proportion of modern LRV’s in the fleet has increased, as longer low-floor trams with greater…
11 Feb 2019, by Amy SarcevicBusiness | Leadership & Communication | Technology
How will the Huawei ban affect the 5G rollout?
Since the onset of the global financial crisis (GFC) in 2008, global productivity has slowed, at times, to the point of stagnation. This ‘productivity slowdown’ has manifested, among other things, as low GDP and wage growth. In other words, productivity matters at both a national and individual level. David Kennedy of Ovum believes that enterprise…
7 Feb 2019, by Informa InsightsBanking & Finance | Food & Agriculture | Technology | Uncategorised
Australian AgTech – a rich hunting ground for venture capital
Australia’s AgTech sector has grown considerably over the last decade and is showing further signs of maturity, with a hefty $123.8 million worth of angel and seed funding logged in 2017. Until recently, however, a lack of local investment data has been stunting its progress - a number of investors put off by the opacity…
1 Feb 2019, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Technology
Queensland Health’s digital health journey
In 2012, Queensland Health began its digital health journey, which has seen the digital reinvention of nine Queensland Health hospitals – with many more earmarked for renewal as the scheme is rolled out across the State. The transformation included the launch of the integrated electronic Medical Record (ieMR) – distinct from a standard electronic medical…
14 Dec 2018, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Technology
From binary to bedside: bridging the implementation gap in medical AI
Another day, another academic paper highlighting the performance of a new machine learning tool for healthcare. But despite the cascades of literature, the vast majority of these AI innovations never make it into routine clinical practice. Why? Ahead of the AI, Machine Learning and Robotics in Health Summit, we spoke with Dr. Martin Seneviratne, Digital…
4 Oct 2018, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Technology
Prediction in fear: AI in healthcare
Disruptive technologies, AI and machine learning can be powerful tools to drive better health outcomes. But in a fear-based economy, the AI-enabled predictions need to be fully understood within the context of each individual person and their circumstances, MedicalDirector's CEO, Matthew Bardsley discusses ahead of the AI, Machine Learning & Robotics in Health Conference. “Universally,…
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