Older people’s “technostress”

From personal health portals to AI assistants that draft emails, the digital age has simplified endless everyday tasks but for many older people, the rapid march of technology has built more walls rather than opened doors.

New report offers snapshot of digital health in aged care

Standardised data sharing is vital to connected and coordinated care across the aged care sector, according to a new report from CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre and the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre.

Securing digital IDs

New digital ID systems can increase privacy standards, reduce data breaches and improve the public’s experience of government service delivery but only if they’re implemented properly.

Trade rules should encompass digital trade

The shift to digital technology calls for the movement of data and information across borders, with all stakeholders depending on seamless and uninterrupted information flows across companies and countries.

Cable ties

Australia’s digital connections to the rest of the world depend on sub-sea cables which remain vulnerable to hostile action by other states.

Will digital currencies enable digital dictatorships?

The adoption of digital currencies by governments around the world prompt important questions for society, not least why such initiatives are needed, and what agendas may be hidden behind them.

Building trust in online business

Consumers like the convenience of online shopping for goods and services, but don’t trust businesses to keep their data secure or use it for the customer’s best interest.

Towards digital democracy

Digital technology has transformed the economy, entertainment and our social lives, but extending digital approaches to government and citizenship could radically transform society itself.

Welcome to the Metaverse mall

Boxing Day brings out the sales signs in the big department stores, but as more and more commerce moves online, Facebook and other tech giants hope we’ll take to shopping in the ‘metaverse’.

Explore South Australia – 600 million years ago

One of Australia’s most captivating landscapes can now be explored virtually, thanks to a University of South Australia project that documents the geological and cultural significance of the Flinders Ranges.

Should governments buy into blockchain?

Beyond Bitcoin, blockchain remains in its formative stages, offering governments an opportunity to consider how involved they want to be in shaping its development at home and abroad.

Improving your local business website

A standout business site is your most important marketing tool. It gives you precious credibility, attracts new clients, and lets you stand out from local competition and take the top spot in your area.