Spotlight on Analytics and AI Spotlight on Analytics and AI

Welcome to our Spotlight on Analytics and AI, which coincides with the Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit in Sydney on 21-22 September. Here we’ll examine how organisations are meeting some of the challenges of managing, analysing and visualising data – and how leading enterprises are gaining competitive advantages through machine learning and AI.

NSW launches heat map showing active COVID-19 cases by postcode

NSW launches heat map showing active COVID-19 cases by postcode

DAC pulls together data to pinpoint coronavirus hotspots.
Justin Hendry May 1 2020 12:25PM Software
France launches AI voice assistant to help coronavirus patients

France launches AI voice assistant to help coronavirus patients

Will keep anonymised data for seven days.
Staff Writer Apr 28 2020 12:27PM Software
Companies bet on AI cameras to track social distancing, limit liability

Companies bet on AI cameras to track social distancing, limit liability

Equipping existing security cameras with software that can track compliance.
Paresh Dave Apr 28 2020 6:36AM Hardware
Federal data sharing laws in virus limbo

Federal data sharing laws in virus limbo

Last round of consultations paused.
Justin Hendry Apr 22 2020 5:36PM Strategy
Telstra uses AI to vet 19,000 candidates for 1000 temp jobs

Telstra uses AI to vet 19,000 candidates for 1000 temp jobs

Reveals need for extra 2500 workers.
Ry Crozier Apr 8 2020 6:25PM Telco/ISP
Melbourne Uni's new AI and digital ethics centre already concerned about COVID-19 responses

Melbourne Uni's new AI and digital ethics centre already concerned about COVID-19 responses

As nations prioritise tracking over privacy.
Matt Johnston Apr 7 2020 2:07PM Training & Development
Transit Systems taps MacTel to enable AI capability

Transit Systems taps MacTel to enable AI capability

Modernises transport fleet's networking, data environment.
Matt Johnston Apr 1 2020 1:40PM Projects
NSW govt delays release of first-ever AI strategy

NSW govt delays release of first-ever AI strategy

Gives itself more time to wrangle ‘complex issues’.
Justin Hendry Mar 31 2020 1:43PM Strategy
Australia Post turns Einstein Analytics onto its sales data

Australia Post turns Einstein Analytics onto its sales data

Lays out 12-month adoption roadmap.
Ry Crozier Mar 31 2020 1:42PM Cloud
Tabcorp gambles on analytics to manage its people

Tabcorp gambles on analytics to manage its people

Wants to use data to substantiate business value of HR initiatives.
Ry Crozier Mar 26 2020 7:13AM Strategy
CBA runs AI over 230,000 words of ASIC regulation

CBA runs AI over 230,000 words of ASIC regulation

Australian trial follows similar work in the UK in early 2018.
Ry Crozier Mar 23 2020 1:15PM Financial Services
The ATO is building a big data platform to tackle tax evasion

The ATO is building a big data platform to tackle tax evasion

Say hello to ANGIE.
Justin Hendry Mar 20 2020 1:00PM Strategy
US lawmaker urges caution in using location data to track COVID-19

US lawmaker urges caution in using location data to track COVID-19

Wants assurances from US government, big tech firms.
Staff Writer Mar 20 2020 6:50AM Security
Vodafone joins Optus and Telstra in mobile data bonus for April

Vodafone joins Optus and Telstra in mobile data bonus for April

Also 'free-rates' access to official sources of health information.
Ry Crozier Mar 17 2020 5:41PM Telco/ISP
TCS partners with Macquarie Uni for AI finance skills

TCS partners with Macquarie Uni for AI finance skills

Developing finance analytics capabilities.
Staff Writers Mar 17 2020 12:43PM Strategy
Telstra follows Optus with extra mobile data in virus response

Telstra follows Optus with extra mobile data in virus response

Also offers extra data on fixed-line, and extra phone calls for pensioners.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2020 4:20PM Telco/ISP
Meet Wendy, Westpac's AI-backed 'digital job coach'

Meet Wendy, Westpac's AI-backed 'digital job coach'

Uses tech from IBM, Google Cloud and Soul Machines.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2020 6:41AM Financial Services
Optus offers extra mobile data as COVID-19 drives up remote work

Optus offers extra mobile data as COVID-19 drives up remote work

As other telcos and NBN Co face pressure to follow suit.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2020 8:05PM Telco/ISP
Proposed data sharing laws to give govt agencies veto powers

Proposed data sharing laws to give govt agencies veto powers

Australian Statistician says.
Justin Hendry Mar 13 2020 2:04PM Strategy
Domino's pizza AI prepped to go up in flames

Domino's pizza AI prepped to go up in flames

Ribs, burgers and charcoal chook set for algorithmic roasting.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 12 2020 1:48PM Financial Services

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