The deep-learning revolution: How understanding the brain will let us supercharge AI
If anyone is qualified to talk about the machine-learning revolution currently underway it’s Terry Sejnowski. Long before the virtual assistant Alexa was a glint in Amazon’s eye or self-driving cars were considered remotely feasible, Professor Sejnowski was laying the foundations for the field of deep learning. Sejnowski was one of a small group of researchers in the 1980s […]
The Evolution of data storage: From paper to cloud
We must not limit ourselves to seeing cloud as a great new storage device — we must see cloud for its capabilities to enhance what we can do with data. By 2025, it’s predicted that the size of the global data-sphere will be 163 zettabytes. For context, one zettabyte is one trillion gigabytes. Imagine trying […]
True private cloud isn’t dead: Here are the companies leading the charge
As companies seek the convenience of cloud operating models, but are dealing with data that cannot be run in the public cloud, private cloud emerges as a viable alternative. While some have proclaimed the death of private cloud in the enterprise, recent Wikibon research seeks to denote the growing segment of True Private Cloud (TPC) […]
Australia’s Assistance and Access Bill: Tech Companies and Decryption Capabilities
The Australian Government released the draft Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018. The legislation aims to address the widespread adoption of encrypted communications by criminals and update interception laws for the digital age. The proposed laws apply broadly to designated communications providers—capturing any entity that delivers electronic communications services or equipment […]
Smile for the camera when your licence is a selfie on your phone
SOME drivers will no longer need to carry their card around everywhere under a radical change to their driver’s licences. The smartphones’ world domination marches on. The latest card casualty in the expanding digital sphere is the driver’s licence. Residents of Sydney’s east will be eligible to take part in a digital licence trial from […]
Australia’s population hits 25m
Australia’s population has reached 25m, three decades sooner than the government predicted in 2005. The speedy increase has been attributed to high rates of migration as well as positive birth rates. Currently the nation’s overall population rate is growing faster than Canada, the United States and New Zealand. The 25m milestone means Australia is the sixth-biggest country in […]
This powerful new “face search” engine could be a privacy nightmare
Trustwave says its tool to search social networks by name and face can aid security penetration tests, but it might lead to privacy violations. Cybersecurity firm Trustwave has released an open-source tool designed to search for individuals across multiple social networks simultaneously using name and facial recognition matching. Known as Social Mapper, the software automates […]
Govt finally reveals how it plans to target encryption
The Australian Government’s proposed encryption legislation allows law enforcement and security agencies to target encrypted communications using a wide range of methods. These powers can require service providers to build new capabilities, run government software, or facilitate access to targeted devices. Armstrong Legal+ 1 An exposure draft of the legislation explicitly bans the use of […]
Tesla’s Autopilot: Cheat sheet
Everything you need to know about Tesla’s onboard computer system called Autopilot, and the company’s plans for a self-driving car. Tesla has grand plans for the Autopilot computer system in its cars, but how realistic are the firm’s self-driving vehicle ambitions? SEE: Elon Musk and the cult of Tesla: How a tech startup rattled the […]
Why GenX and Baby Boomers are the most cybersecure employees
Older employees are more likely to follow company cybersecurity policies than younger ones, according to an ObserveIT report. While employees understand the concept of insider threats, the business security risk posed by accidental or negligent behavior continues to mount, according to a new report from ObserveIT. Of the 1,000-plus full-time employees from organizations with more […]