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Defence & Security | Technology
How the Australian Army is moving ahead in the Cyber domain
Air, sea, land ......space...... and now cyber. And it turns out that this fifth domain represents one of the most challenging adversaries for military. “The Cyber domain is unique in that it is active every minute of every day and requires personnel to be on guard, even when off duty”, says Major General Ferus McLachlan, Head…
16 Jun 2016, by Informa InsightsTechnology
The evolution of Social TV
These days privately enjoying one’s favourite television series or movie is not enough for many viewers. Audiences want to know what others are thinking about the latest character death or plot twist; to interact with fellow fans and share the excitement, sadness, laughter - whatever emotion the show is stirring within them. “Television has always been…
6 Jun 2016, by Informa InsightsTechnology
Spring is coming – can user submitted content win the battle for ratings?
“Winter is coming” is a metaphor understood all too well by the traditional television industry. Large scale over-the-top platforms with their affordable anytime, anywhere convenience have an inherent advantage. But it is their high budget powerhouse productions that are really helping them win the battle for ratings. Games of Thrones, House of Cards and other…
27 May 2016, by Informa InsightsTechnology
The Rise of eSports – Why we should all be taking notice of Gaming
Over the top (OTT) television is a highly lucrative industry, evidenced by the vast success of pureplay providers like YouTube and Netflix. Young millennials can’t get enough of the anytime anywhere model; subscribing in their masses to powerhouse productions like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, and ditching the studio brands of traditional TV. The…
21 Apr 2016, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Technology
The scope for change: What went on at the 3rd Annual Police Technology Forum
The Police Technology Forum took place on the 17-18 March, and it welcomed some of the industry’s most influential players in the area of law enforcement innovation. Some of the key topics included biometrics and identity security, crime prevention and design, privacy and surveillance and more. Below is a breakdown of some of the key…
1 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Technology
Spotlight: Warwick Jones & the advancement of the Police Leadership Strategy
Warwick Jones is the Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Police Management. He will be using his insights and experience by chairing day two of the 3rd Annual Police Technology Summit. Warwick was appointed Executive Director of the AIPM in 2012. Since assuming this role he has led the implementation of a new business…
28 Jan 2015, by Informa InsightsTechnology
The Internet of Things in Australia
The importance of the Internet of Things (IoT) has risen dramatically over the last year, with an increasing number of businesses seeing the value in boosting the interconnectivity of various technologies. However, according to a 2013 article by Business Spectator, Australia could be at risk of falling behind the global marketplace for this trend due…
14 Oct 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Technology
Stephen Munn on healthcare technology assessment
In the lead up to the 3rd Annual Health Technology Assessment Conference, Professor Stephen Munn, Clinical Director, Transplantation at Auckland District Health Board joined us to talk about healthcare technology assessment. My expertise in HTA comes from 9 years as the chair of a hospital-based HTA unit during which time we've received more than 75 submissions…
3 Oct 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Technology
The role of ethics in emerging health technologies
In the lead up to the 3rd Annual Health Technology Assessment Conference, which is taking place on the 24th and 25th November at Swissotel Sydney, we caught up with Dr Monique Jonas, Lecturer in Health Systems at the University of Auckland. Dr Jonas will be presenting a session on "Integrating Ethics in the HTA" at the event…
24 Sep 2014, by Informa InsightsTechnology
Will Bitcoin really become a universal currency?
There has hardly been a more intriguing, controversial or divisive invention in the history of finance than Bitcoin. While it has taken its time to draw universal attention and is still some way from becoming a mainstream item, there are plenty of indications to suggest that it will one day fulfil its potential as…
14 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.
