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Two weeks on from the Christchurch terror attacks, Scott Morrison and Australian security forces both made contributions to today's national remembrance ceremony. The attacks have united the nation and focused attention around the world on the role the social media platforms could play to stifle the spread of all extremist views.
With Facebook's lame policy response (which is a very, very long way away from the "U-turn" that some mainstream news outlets reported it as) exemplifying social media companies' lack of empathy or any commitment to real change, the call is getting louder for companies to send a message by withdrawing their advertising on social media sites.
In other news
- Lloyds Bank highlights DX opportunity for Australia Inc
- Noise complaints a downer for Canberra drone trial
- Big IT pay deals on offer (with some strings)
- NSW traffic control gets smart – and takes to the sky
And on the theme of gains through automation, tune in to our next webinar on Automation Benefits and Risks, coming next Wednesday, April 3, to find out how to focus your process improvement efforts.
Enjoy the read,
Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.com.au
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In the aftermath of the NZ terrorist attack, Cantabrians, countrymen and corporates alike are taking a stand…
The NZ terrorist attack has prompted a call to boycott platforms that refuse to address the ugly reality.
Facebook and YouTube enjoy billion-dollar profits without being truly challenged on their lack of accountability when it all goes wrong.
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Taking digital transformation beyond business
Call goes out for companies to look at DX beyond their own business…
Companies have been challenged to think beyond their own businesses when it comes to digital transformation and become an active part of bridging the skills gap.
“If you think about it and do it right from the start, you can really increase productivity and help your country prosper.”
Drone noise drowns out PR buzz
Delivery trial raises Canberra’s ire, but will Google listen?…
When technology is good, it can be life changing, but when it’s bad, it can be terrible.
Operators such as Wing are going to struggle to gain public acceptance if they get seen as an annoyance or intrusion by every household they fly over.
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Wait, I have to do what?!?…
Cybercriminals are apparently offering million-dollar ‘salaries’ to skilled technology professionals willing to don a black hat – and dabble in sextortion.
“Many threat actor groups are actively on the recruit for members to collaborate with and to help them scale their operations.”
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NSW tackles traffic congestion - from land and air
Intelligent traffic lights + drones to ease congestion…
NSW drivers will be getting a helping hand from intelligent traffic lights and drones after the NSW Government gave the green light to new smart traffic controls.
"The government is harnessing proven methods, such as pinch point elimination, alongside new technology such drones."
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