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New ACS Code of Professional Ethics | Information Age | ACS
WEBJan 31, 2024 · The Australian Computer Society (ACS) launched a new code of ethics late last year that seeks to further elevate honesty, trustworthiness, and respect among the country’s ICT professionals. “After thorough review by ACS’ Professional Ethics Committee, and extensive consultation with members, the Code of Professional Ethics (CoPE) went ...
Government agencies to outline AI use | Information Age | ACS
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Government agencies must publicly outline their use of artificial intelligence within six months and appoint an accountable official to ensure the safe rollout of the technology under new Australian Public Service (APS) guidelines. The federal government last week unveiled its policy for the responsible use of AI within government, covering all ...
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WEBAbout us. Information Age is the flagship news publication of the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the peak membership body of tech industry professionals.. Information Age delivers authoritative and trusted news on the local and international tech sector, keeping technology professionals informed with the latest developments.. Our newsletter is sent to 165,000+ subscribers twice a week ...
Which certification should you get? | Information Age | ACS
WEBNov 23, 2021 · Certified Technologist (CT) and Certified Professional (CP) are the core ACS certifications that are vendor neutral and look at your professional level based on the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). The two main levels of certification require a demonstration of deep IT knowledge, a commitment to the …
How digitally literate are Australians? | Information Age | ACS
WEBApr 18, 2023 · The median outcome was Level 3, with just 2.4 million Australians performing at Level 4 and 200,000 people achieving the highest level of literacy. For the 7.3 million Australians scoring below the median, the gap threatened employment opportunities and the ability to function in everyday situations …
ACS releases major computer education report - Information Age
WEBMay 31, 2022 · ACS has released a comprehensive new report on the state of Digital Technologies education in Australia, urging for more ICT-qualified teachers in the classroom. The report, Computer education in Australian schools 2022: Enabling the next generation of IT professionals is based around a national survey of schools performed by ACS in 2021, and ...
Australia gets 26,000 new cyber workers | Information Age | ACS
WEBNov 2, 2021 · There are now 134,690 cyber security workers in Australia, according to the Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2021 from industry group the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or (ISC) 2 – up from 108,950 workers in 2020 and 107,000 in 2019. That’s almost 26,000 more workers this year compared to last year.
These are Australia’s most-needed IT jobs - Information Age
WEBJul 12, 2021 · IT jobs accounted for nearly 10 per cent of those in the highest demand category meaning there is a current national shortage and strong future demand. Specifically, these roles are: multimedia specialist, developer programmer, software engineer, ICT security specialist, and ICT project manager. Most of these jobs also feature on the government ...
Features | Information Age | ACS
WEBRobotics ripe for the picking. Why Australian farmers are turning to tech to solve labour shortages. Information Age is the official publication of the ACS. Accredited by the Emerald Management Reviews' journal coverage list, Information Age is a respected ICT publication that is a must for any ICT professional.