CSIRO develops new tool boosts safe data sharing
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The national science agency has developed a computer model that can help government agencies minimise the risk of releasing sensitive personal information in open datasets.
AI to speed medicine development and boost NZ health sector
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This AI approach to drug repurposing saves time and money, making it quicker and cheaper to make medicine publicly available as well as reducing the cost for the end-user.
DICT launches digital platform for business registration
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The launch of the new portal reflects the government’s commitment to promoting ease of doing business and transparency in public transactions.
Communications operators benefit from digitalisation
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The rapid spread of smartphones and deployment of 5G is driving growth in areas such as mobile advertising; new service packages including fixed, mobile and TV services.
CityU recognised for high-performance photonic chips
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The team is developing advanced nano-fabrication approaches to integrate optical fibre components onto small chips, and to make them transmit more data at lower power consumption and cost.
India witnesses increase in AI/ ML placements at IITs
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Indian Institutes of Technology and other universities have reported an increase in demand for IT students from companies.
Ministry of Agriculture names research, innovation strategic programmes in 2021
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The nation is intent on ramping up deployment of new technology in the agriculture industry in a bid to provide quality products and boost exports.