Innovation Innovation

Want to know more about what's hot or on the horizon in the IT space?

This section looks at some of the new technologies that are emerging, or could be upcoming in future months or years.

Check out the articles below to find out more about what is going on in the industry!

Govt seeks to define 'innovation company' for tax breaks

Govt seeks to define 'innovation company' for tax breaks

Investors could face substantial red tape.
Juha Saarinen Feb 16 2016 6:34AM Strategy
CSIRO to cut 300 more jobs, Data61 affected

CSIRO to cut 300 more jobs, Data61 affected

'Realignment' for new strategy.
Allie Coyne Feb 4 2016 1:34PM Strategy
Telstra, CBA join Turnbull's quantum computing push

Telstra, CBA join Turnbull's quantum computing push

Additional $20 million in pledges over five years.
Andrew Sadauskas Dec 8 2015 4:38PM Strategy
NSW govt needs a 'safe harbour' to take risks: Dominello

NSW govt needs a 'safe harbour' to take risks: Dominello

State-wide innovation strategy on the way.
Paris Cowan Nov 26 2015 4:35PM Strategy
Govt platform connects industry with public IP

Govt platform connects industry with public IP

One-stop-shop for finding publicly-funded inventions.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2015 1:17PM Training & Development
Rio Tinto builds team to sell tech-heavy mines to investors

Rio Tinto builds team to sell tech-heavy mines to investors

Unlocks value using experienced staff.
Ry Crozier Nov 5 2015 11:44AM Financial Services
CSIRO wants staff to think like start-ups

CSIRO wants staff to think like start-ups

Start-up investor appointed to oversee innovation venture.
Andrew Sadauskas Oct 30 2015 10:40AM Strategy
Australia's fintech hub opens for business

Australia's fintech hub opens for business

Stone & Chalk commences operations.
Allie Coyne Aug 25 2015 6:00PM Financial Services
Innovation centres: a waste of time, resources?

Innovation centres: a waste of time, resources?

Aussie banks say no.
Beverley Head Aug 21 2015 10:00AM Strategy
NAB to pour $50m into innovation fund

NAB to pour $50m into innovation fund

Follows Westpac to tap new markets.
Staff Writers Jul 29 2015 1:22PM Financial Services
Advanced Micro Devices mulling breakup, spinoff

Advanced Micro Devices mulling breakup, spinoff

Could split servers from graphics, licensing.
Staff Writers Jun 22 2015 10:47AM Hardware
Defence CTO moves toward two-speed IT

Defence CTO moves toward two-speed IT

Aims for flexibility, agility and risk in IT developments.
John Hilvert Mar 4 2015 11:23AM Strategy
IBM sued by shareholder over alleged securities fraud

IBM sued by shareholder over alleged securities fraud

Claims Big Blue overvalued chip unit.
Staff Writers Mar 3 2015 11:31AM Financial Services
Woodside lays out major tech strategy

Woodside lays out major tech strategy

Invests in remote operations, analytics, innovation hub.
Ry Crozier Feb 4 2015 6:35AM Strategy
Amazon to buy Israeli start-up chipmaker

Amazon to buy Israeli start-up chipmaker

Annapurna Labs taken over for up to $462m.
Staff Writers Jan 23 2015 10:05AM Hardware
Rio Tinto talks up autonomous trucks, innovation cred

Rio Tinto talks up autonomous trucks, innovation cred

'We're decades ahead of Google'.
Allie Coyne Jan 13 2015 1:20PM Strategy
Debunking the innovation myth

Debunking the innovation myth

Banks don’t need chief innovation, data or digital officers, says Westpac’s Dave Curran. They’ve just got to get on with the job.
Brett Winterford Nov 14 2014 6:54AM Strategy
Australia needs to stop selling its innovation sector short

Australia needs to stop selling its innovation sector short

[Opinion] We need a global perspective.
David Havyatt Oct 31 2014 10:29AM Telco/ISP
IBM offloads chip unit

IBM offloads chip unit

Reports revenue drop of four percent.
Staff Writers Oct 21 2014 6:38AM Financial Services
Photos: A tour of CommBank's new innovation lab

Photos: A tour of CommBank's new innovation lab

Oculus Rift, Kinect and more.
Allie Coyne Oct 16 2014 12:19PM Hardware

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