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    Standards: paving the way to a better cloud computing future

    Malcolm Crompton     |      December 5, 2014

    Concerns over privacy and security risks in cloud computing are still widespread. Malcolm Crompton says a new code of practice for cloud service providers handling personal information could be a game changer.

  • Louis Zacharilla
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    The four who would be king

    Louis Zacharilla     |      November 28, 2014

    The so-called Smart21 Intelligent Communities are based on nominations submitted by communities large and small from around the world. Louis Zacharilla explains what it took for the four Australian participants to make the cut.

  • Emma Hossack
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    Privacy – It’s as good for business as it is for people

    Emma Hossack     |      November 5, 2014

    The precarious balance between sharing information versus protecting our privacy is a pressing global issue which will be explored at the upcoming Privacy@Play Summit in Sydney. Emma Hossack attempts to clear up some of the misconceptions about privacy.

  • David Glance
    • Science and Technology

    The OECD’s scorecard for the digital economy. Australia ok, but could do better

    David Glance     |      October 10, 2014

    An upcoming OECD report looks at the current state of the world’s digital life. David Glance says investing in information technologies seems to be the best way to boost the economy.

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    Disconnect to reconnect

    Open Forum     |      September 12, 2014

    Social September encourages us to press pause – disconnect from our digital lives and reconnect with each other and ourselves. The aim is to create spaces for face-to-face social connection, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

  • Allan Catlin
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    Why I’m not on Facebook

    Allan Catlin     |      September 9, 2014

    The interpretation of ‘social’ in today’s social media often leaves out the actual personal interaction. Allan Catlin says it would be a tragedy if real people contact was lost.

  • Malcolm Crompton
    • Politics and Policy
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    There’s more to the national security debate than ‘more powers please’

    Malcolm Crompton     |      September 8, 2014

    National security remains high on the government's agenda. Malcolm Crompton says it is time to have a complete debate over the issue and think it through in order to avoid waking up in the Surveillance Society.

  • Tanveer Zia
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    How secure are we in today’s interconnected world

    Tanveer Zia     |      September 4, 2014

    The photos of some 100 celebrities have been stolen from their iCloud accounts. Cyber security expert Tanveer Zia has some precautionary measures which users should consider.

  • Chris Stevens
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    A personal journey

    Chris Stevens     |      August 29, 2014

    In our disruptive digital age we have to foresee change and adapt in order to be successful. Chris Stevens explains how he came to set up TalentFlow, helping individuals and organisations adapting into the future.

  • Shoba Ranganathan
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    What if bioinformatics could measure health for an early diagnosis of disease?

    Shoba Ranganathan     |      August 22, 2014

    Bioinformatics joins biology and computing together to analyse data from biological samples. Professor Shoba Ranganathan recently hosted a conference that addressed how we can mine biological data to quantify health and develop preventive healthcare strategies.

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    Food for our future

    Open Forum     |      August 12, 2014

    It is National Science Week from 16 to 24 August, an annual celebration of science and technology in Australia. School children, university students and science enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part in more than 1,000 events happening around the country.

  • Phillip Long
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    The post-digital age

    Phillip Long     |      August 12, 2014

    The way we store and share information has changed fundamentally over the centuries. Phillip Long, Executive Director of Innovation and Analytics at the University of Queensland, explains how we came to reach the post-digital age.

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