Indonesia and Singapore collaborate to boost Industry 4.0 HR skills
Skilled human resources are needed to be able to utilise innovation and technology, which are key to bringing the industry at par in the national and global levels.
Detection system utilises AI to protect swimmers from sharks
SharkSpotter uses image processing techniques, state-of-the-art sensors and software, and applies deep learning neural networks for object detection and classification.
System to boost the Philippines’ sustainable fishing efforts
The Electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability (e-CDT) system will document key information on fisheries products to enable traceability from harvest until destination.
Australia launches digital health program for nurses and midwives
The new professional development program will identify the necessary digital health capabilities needed to further improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care they deliver.
Completion of One Map Policy targeted for end of 2020
The One Map Policy information will be stored in one geoportal and will provide local governments with spatial data they will need for decision-making on land issues.
New Zealand’s central Wellington to trial cashless parking meters
The cashless meters offer e-receipting by using a smartphone to scan a QR code removing the need to print a paper receipt.
Non-invasive tech to boost diagnosis and treatment for respiratory diseases
The tech allows researchers to see the movement of air through the lungs in real-time, improving their capacity to assess functional airflow in both healthy and diseased lungs.
The Philippines and Indonesia sign MOU on digital financial innovation
The MOU aims to provide a framework for closer cooperation to achieve a more secure, efficient, and reliable payment system; and to promote digital financial innovation.
Specialised information bank to benefit scholarly publishing
The data trust will ensure the responsible use of metrics and will enable an understanding of how specialist scholarly books are being accessed and used.
Smart crossing tech for safer streets for pedestrians
The pedestrian crossing technology includes illuminated signage and flashing LED lights in the roadway, which will be activated automatically as pedestrians approach to cross.
NSW Government to release centralised website
The initiative will provide citizens with a more user-friendly website containing information on drought relief, bushfire assistance, and births, deaths and marriages.
DICT to name 20 Digital Cities in the Philippines by March 2020
The 20 digital cities will be selected based on the scorecard system that reflects what investors look for in selecting the perfect location for their business.
3D aerial maps of fires in South Australia aid recovery
Data for these high-resolution maps are collected from low, slow flights by crewed motor gliders equipped with LIDAR, hyperspectral sensors and high-resolution RGB cameras.
Venture platform to invest in impact technology start-ups
The ADB Ventures will support and invest in start-ups offering impact technology solutions that contribute to the achievement of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific.
Vocational diploma in Cybersecurity to address shortage of experts in New Zealand
The programme is designed to equip students with the core cybersecurity and technical skills and knowledge needed to protect and manage information and systems security.
Digital Platform to Map Liveability of Major Cities in Australia
The Australian Urban Observatory is platform is for policymakers wanting to improve the health and liveability of their cities to developers looking for the next suburbs to invest in.
New Digital Network to Boost Victoria’s On-Farm Internet of Things Trial
The new long-range network (LoRaWAN) will allow for thousands of sensors to be securely connected to the internet, thereby providing farmers with real-time data.
Workshop Aims to Prepare IT Specialists on Automated Information System
Participants were able to cover policies, organisational unit master list and an inventory of software licenses and subscriptions.
Four Projects on Data and Cloud Infrastructure to Receive Funding
All the projects focus on building scalable data environments for data-centric research, sensitive data and strengthening the use of AI techniques, such as machine learning.
New Zealand Government Signs MOU for Self-Flying Taxi Trial
The self-flying air taxi ‘Cora’ was being tested since 2017 and the next step in bringing the technology to market is through a passenger transport trial.
Auckland, NZ Launches a New Online Service for Reporting of Issues
Aucklanders can report a property maintenance problem with community assets such as council facilities, beaches, reserves, and parks in a smarter and more convenient way.
Western Australia Boosts Firefighting With Aerial Intelligence Plane
The new aircraft is capable of reaching speeds of 450kmh and mapping multiple fires across a range of wavelengths, including UV and thermal radiation, throughout WA.
Ministry of Education Commissions Report on New Digital Technologies Curriculum
The report profiles the different stages of readiness to the implementation as all schools are expected to teach the Digital Technologies curriculum content this year.
Victoria, Australia to Use Cutting Edge Tech to Save Lives
The Artificial Intelligence in Cardiac Arrest project will help identify signs of cardiac arrest over the phone by picking up key words, language and sound patterns.
Tech Ministry and National Agency to Lead Indonesia’s Research Agenda
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo officially opened the 2020 National Coordinating Meeting of the Ministry of Research and Technology / National Agency for Research and Innovation. According to a recent press release, President Jokowi stated that the Ministry, being the research and innovation activities consolidator, should focus on developing strategic research priorities; increase the welfare of […]
AiLab to Boost Sector Expertise in New Zealand
AiLab will promote information and knowledge engineering technologies across schools and faculties and will act as a link between academic research and commercial partners.
Internship to Strengthen Competence in Commercialisation of Tech
Project Hirang will provide interns with an intensive six-month, one-on-one mentoring and hands-on coaching on IP protection, valuation, and management.
The Potential of the Internet of Things in Waste Management
Since IoT can accurately track and collect real-time data, it can improve problems through timing of waste collection as well as waste treatment and disposal.
Digitisation Centre to Hold Digital Records of Australian Culture and History
The Digitisation Centre will create a digital record of significant humanities, arts and social sciences collections held by participating institutions.
SmartEdu to Boost Indonesia’s Learning and Education
The integrated computer-based examination system helps lecturers determine the specific material to be taught and focused on in class, based on the results of a test.