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The ability to extract insights from data is a hot commodity everywhere at the moment. It even extends to the mining moguls of WA, where nearly 3,000 more data scientists are expected to be needed in the coming decade.

It’s a tangible example of a global trend as the boom in big data, machine learning and AI, and rapid digitisation of businesses, sees demand peaking for data hounds.

But while data science may be hot, it’s not enough to just attach the label. They need to provide information that either identifies potential for savings, or opportunities to drive new revenue streams.

Put another way, digital chops need to come with commercial smarts. And that's something that scientists historically have struggled with (let alone a 'sexy' tag).

In other news:

What does Telstra’s restructure mean for the business – and the NBN
Immersive commerce is coming to a ready audience
Hyperloop gets taken for a ride
State-sponsored hacking targets vaccine programs

As the flight to digital accelerates, it's timely to take a look at your capability to introduce tech innovation into your business. Are you and your tech partners agile enough to compete with the 'cloud natives'? Tune in next Wednesday to hear more about Jade Software's ski jump of DevOps maturity and how it can help you keep up with the disruptors.

Enjoy the read,

Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.com.au

DATA SCIENCE

Western Australia needs data scientists – 3k of them

Once called ‘the sexiest job of the 21st century’, data scientists are currently a hot commodity…

We used to call them business analysts, now we call them data scientists – a title not even listed as an ANZ Standard Classification Occupation – but that hasn’t stopped them from being in demand.

“Demand is peaking for these specialists, especially across Australia and New Zealand.”

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Restructure sparks new options for Telstra

Infrastructure sale, nbn purchase touted…

Telstra’s restructure plans signal some big changes ahead for the company, with infrastructure sales on the table, and the company angling for the chance to purchase nbn.

“The restructure will create optionality for a future when the nbn is privatised.”

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VIRTUAL SHOPPING

Online commerce reaches immersive reality

A/NZ consumers ready and willing to reward retailers…

Adopting immersive digital commerce technologies provides a clear opportunity for local retailers to boost revenue, with local shoppers ready, waiting and willing to reward retailers using the technology well.

“For local businesses, adoption of immersive technologies provide a clear opportunity to boost revenue.”

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TRANSPORTATION

Hyperloops, Virgins and saboteurs

Musk’s pipedream does the ton, with passengers on board…

Elon Musk’s infamous Hyperloop vacuum train has re-emerged with the high speed transportation taking its first two passengers for a ride.

“It’s a giant leap toward that ultimate dream.”

[Read more]

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COVID CYBER SECURITY

Covid-19 vaccines the new cyber battle ground

Microsoft names names in alleged state-sponsored hacking…

As the real world battle against Covid-19 heats up, so too is the online battle against the virus, with Microsoft reporting numerous state-sponsored cyberattacks against leading pharmaceutical companies and vaccine researchers.

“Multiple organisations targeted have contracts with or investments from government agencies from various democratic countries.”

[Read more]

CLOUD AGILITY

Taking the ski jump to DevOps and cloud success

Guiding your modernisation journey…

Saj Arachchillage, Senior Client Strategist at Jade Software, uses the analogy of a ski jump when he talks about the move to cloud and embracing enterprise DevOps.

“It’s developing that trust and safety culture within the business to test and learn.”

[Read more]

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