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Order code: 170809Ndeakinhaptic – Word count: 495 – Publish date: 18 August 2009
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Deakin researchers have the touch
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Researchers at Deakin University believe their development of the multi-point ‘Haptic Gripper’, which uses haptics (sense of touch) technology to grasp and manipulate objects in virtual space will open up exciting new directions in training, design and manufacture – possibly even enabling medical students to be taught using virtual organs.
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IT jobs hit hard but a few ‘hot spots’ remain
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While the IT sector has been badly affected by the downturn, with job losses and recruitment freezes across the industry, those with SAP skills or a risk and analytics background are weathering the storm.
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IT, employment
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More protection for mobile consumers
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The telecommunications industry has moved to introduce a Mobile Premium Services Code in response to key consumer concerns about these services, a move welcomed by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
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Mobile, technology, consumers, communications
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Technology
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Squiz acquires CSIRO spin-off
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Global content management company Squiz has acquired enterprise search engine technology and services company Funnelback, a CSIRO-owned company.
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CSIRO, content management, online, software
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Technology
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Order code: 290609Ninnovationabs – Word count: 450 – Publish date: 29 June 2009
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Business innovation and internet income increases
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A report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has found nearly half of all Australian business (45 per cent) undertook some form of innovative activity last financial year, an increase of 22 per cent on the previous year. While the proportion of businesses receiving orders over the internet was relatively unchanged, income from internet orders rose by 20 per cent to $81 billion.
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Internet, online business
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Technology
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Order code: 180609Nitsourcing – Word count: 273 – Publish date: 22 June 2009
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IT outsourcing expected to gain momentum: IDC
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With the current economic climate forcing companies to reduce costs and optimise headcounts, organisations who may have shunned IT outsourcing before are reconsidering the benefits, according to analyst firm IDC.
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ICT, technology
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Technology
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Order code: 180609Nsecbreaches – Word count: 273 – Publish date: 22 June 2009
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Computer security breaches cost business more than $600 million a year
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Computer security breaches affected 14 per cent of Australian businesses in 2007 at a cost of more than $600 million, according to the latest report from the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC).
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ICT, security
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Order code: 120609Nrdcredit – Word count: 335 – Publish date: 15 June 2009
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Extra incentive for R&D with tax credit
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Investment in research and development (R&D) has been made more attractive for small and medium sized business, with the announcement of a simplified R&D Tax Credit by the Federal Government in its May Budget, replacing the complicated R&D Tax Concession.
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R&D, innovation, tax
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Order code: 060609Nitinnovation – Word count: 310 – Publish date: 9 June 2009
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IT Innovation Council established
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A new Information Technology Innovation Council has been established to support Australia’s $98 billion IT industry, and promote the sector as an enabler of innovation, productivity and sustainable development for the economy as a whole.
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ICT, innovation, government policy
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Technology
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Order code: 140509Nabsinternet – Word count: 297 – Publish date: 20 May 2009
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Broadband usage accelerates in 2008
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Wireless broadband subscriptions tripled and half of all broadband subscribers chose faster connections in 2008, an increase of 15 per cent from December 2007, according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Internet, ICT, digital economy, broadband
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Order code: 200409foodwaste – Word count: 501 – Publish date: 20 May 2009
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Innovation gets a boost with new funding
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A low-cost security eye scanner, a DNA swab test for simple genetic profiling, a coffee bean roaster powered by alternative fuels and a radio frequency device to manage livestock are among the 33 innovative projects to share in more than $2.1 million of Commercialising Emerging Technologies (COMET) program grants by AusIndustry. The Federal Government has also earmarked another $83 million in funding through the Innovation Investment Follow-on Fund for start-ups which may be struggling for venture capital due to the financial crisis.
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Innovation, technology, ICT, Government funding
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Science and technology
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