University of Sydney develops software to streamline the pharmaceutical procurement process for Australian hospitals
The system is
able to organise all information from the wholesaler’s price books, quickly
run data for a particular medication and determine the lowest price on the
market. More importantly, the system takes into consideration the
complexity of rebate contracts. One estimate puts hospital cost-savings
at nearly 5%.
Singapore’s Police Force partners with Mastercard to implement new fraud-fighting device
Singapore’s
Police Force and Mastercard partner to effectively fight fraud crimes. The move
will see greater speed, greater flexibility, data security, and increased
efficiency in crime detection and prevention.
RMIT University to leverage on blockchain-enabled digital credentials for students
Blockchain-enabled
credentials will be offered to students who complete selected courses and
digital credentials from the RMIT Creds suite, along with the University’s
first blockchain strategy course. Harnessing the power of the emerging
technology, blockchain-enabled digital credentials will let students seamlessly
publish data about earned skills and capabilities.
NSW Government to bring driverless vehicle trials to regional NSW to prepare communities for the future.
Automated vehicle technology has potential to reduce death and injuries on NSW roads that result from human-error factors like driver fatigue, driver distraction, speed and inexperience. The trial presents a unique opportunity to develop understanding of system requirements for such automation within the Australian context.
New Zealand launches online tool to benefit small business owners
Choose Business Structure, an online tool developed by business.govt.nz asks business owners three quick questions to determine which of 3 structures is most likely to suit to their business. The tool is very helpful to business owners as it also offers more practical tips, comparison tables and even suggests when a business owner should talk with experts.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation signs MoU to boost Malaysia’s cybersecurity industry
Strengthening
the cybersecurity industry is crucial for futureproofing Malaysia’s Digital
Economy. Under the MoU, Axiata will focus on the cybersecurity programme
identified by MDEC which is segregated into four areas: Development of
Cybersecurity Capacity, Mentoring Program for Cybersecurity Innovation, Local
Solution – Piloting Adoption and Community Experience Exchange.
HKBU receives HK$3 million donation from Digital Blockchain Technology Limited to further develop computer science
Hong Kong Baptist University received a donation of HK$3 million from Digital Blockchain Technology Limited to advance innovation in computer technology and science.
Government of Western Australia invests A$5 million on robotic surgery for urological patients
The Government of Western Australia invests
A$5 million for robotic urological surgery to be feasible in the state. The program
will enhance 3D vision, magnification capabilities and dexterity for surgeons
to manipulate and dissect areas challenging for human hands.
Clean energy production in India is progressively increasing and does not appear to be facing any major challenges
Government intends to install 175GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022 which includes 100 GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10G W from biomass and 5 GW from small hydro-power energy sources.
Artificial Intelligence Eliciting Social Change in Thailand
Domestic violence has been an issue of pressing concern to the Thai government
and while they have been making progress, group data scientists might just have
found a way to make the situation drastically better. As machines are incapable of judging, they find people are more willing to talk about sensitive issues with machines.
