Australia & New Zealand
Why Cybersecurity Innovation Needs a New Model of Industry-University Collaboration
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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity remains one of Australia’s most pressing innovation challenges. Almost half (49%) of Australian organisations have experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year, and 71% believe a cybersecurity incident is likely…
Cisco and University of Queensland join forces to solve digital challenges
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Cisco has entered a 3-year partnership with the University of Queensland to address challenges and drive innovation in Australia’s digital ecosystem. The collaboration is part of Cisco’s National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN), a program that fosters partnerships between industry and universities.…
AI-Powered Computer Vision Deployment
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Imagine a world where machines see as well as – or better than – humans, catching safety hazards in mines, spotting defects on a factory line, or flagging abnormalities in X-rays. That’s where AI-powered computer vision is already taking mining, manufacturing, and healthcare…
Cisco and Curtin mark 10 years of innovation with new regional Innovation Central presence
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Cisco and Curtin University are celebrating a decade of Innovation Central Perth (ICP), with the partnership now expanding to Curtin’s Singapore Campus where the first international Innovation Central facility will open later this year. Since opening in 2015, ICP has served as a dynamic platform…
Powering an Inclusive Future: Cisco Launches Queensland State Impact Plan
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Cisco recently hosted a milestone event in Brisbane at the Queensland State Parliament House, bringing together government leaders, industry pioneers, academic experts, and community partners to launch the Cisco’s Queensland Impact Plan. This initiative underscores Cisco’s…
Cisco and 10 Australian Universities Sign Participation Charter
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Cisco and 10 Australian Universities Sign Participation Charter to Accelerate the Pace of Digitisation and Adoption of AI Through the National Industry Innovation Network One of Australia’s largest industry-led innovation networks formalised with 10 Australian universities. Formed to directly…
Cisco Study Reveals Alarming Deficiencies in Security Readiness
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News Summary: Cybersecurity readiness remains alarmingly low as only 3 percent of organisations in Australia have achieved a mature level of readiness. Organisations continue to struggle with the complexities introduced by AI, with 82% having experienced AI-related security incidents in the…
AI Readiness Grapple with Challenges in New Zealand Amid Rapid Market Evolution and Anticipated Impact
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News Summary: Reality sets in for companies in New Zealand on their AI readiness, with only 19% in the country found to be fully ready to capture AI’s potential. Organisations are investing heavily in AI, with 42% of companies allocating 10-30% of their current IT budget to AI deployment, however,…
Innovation Central Melbourne: A Catalyst for Industry-Academic Collaboration in Australia’s Digital Future
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In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, businesses and research institutions are racing to develop solutions that meet the needs of an increasingly digital society. At the forefront of this movement in Australia is Innovation Central Melbourne (ICM), located at La Trobe University’s…