Kate Weber

Sydney

Editor at Digital Nation Australia

Saturday Breakfast host @NorthsideRadio. Opinions expressed are my own.

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SA Power Networks opens first cyber security 'kickstart' program

1 week ago | itnews.com.au | Kate Weber

SA Power Networks has commenced its first ‘kickstart’ program to train people with no prior experience in cyber security skills. Head of cyber security and IT resilience Nathan Morelli told iTNews that as cyber risks increase, all organisations will need more skilled workers. Pathway programs offer a way to develop talent, and have been used successfully by SA Power Networks in other technology domains.
Super Retail Group to replace payroll, build HRIM

1 week ago | itnews.com.au | Kate Weber

Super Retail Group is set to switch out its end-of-life payroll system and stand up a new human resources information management system (HRIM). The group - home to the likes of Supercheap Auto, Macpac and BCF - said the project will run over the next year. Digital Nation has asked a Super Retail Group spokesperson for additional comment.
Vic Police on the hunt for new CISO

1 week ago | itnews.com.au | Kate Weber

Victoria Police are currently recruiting for a new chief information security officer following the departure of Ashley Parkinson back in March this year. A spokesperson told iTnews Parkinson resigned from the CISO role earlier in the year. “The role is responsible for delivering secure and innovative digital services while growing and nurturing the organisation’s information management and privacy, cyber security and physical security capabilities,” the spokesperson said.
Announcing the inaugural Digital Nation Awards 2025

1 week ago | itnews.com.au | Kate Weber

Digital Nation is proudly hosting its first-ever Digital Nation Awards event, celebrating outstanding achievements in digital transformation, from groundbreaking tech projects to visionary leadership in the public and private sectors. The deadline to submit is May 16. Don’t let your achievements go unnoticed—submit your entry today and join the ranks of Australia’s digital pioneers. Why enter the Digital Nation Awards?
Cyber Security Roadshow: Digital As Usual heads to Melbourne

2 weeks ago | itnews.com.au | Kate Weber

Following a successful launch and amazing Sydney event, Digital Nation's Digital As Usual cyber security roadshow is now heading to Melbourne for an exclusive breakfast event this May 13. The event brings together senior business leaders, technology and security experts, and board directors to discuss key findings and share industry perspectives.
Case Study: The University of Sydney revamps its contract management

2 weeks ago | itnews.com.au | Kate Weber

The University of Sydney is planning to "overhaul six types of contracts this year" as it continues a program of work to overhaul its contract management process. "We've fundamentally redesigned the look-and-feel of the contracts to be much easier to understand and apply,"director of legal operations Deborah Hook told Digital Nation. The university enters "tens of thousands of contracts a year" but does not have a huge legal team to handle that kind of contract volume.
Endeavour Energy uplifts finance forecasting

2 weeks ago | itnews.com.au | Kate Weber

Endeavour Energy has turned to AI to boost its financial operations leading to improved forecasting and better business insights. Francoise Merit, chief financial officer at Endeavour Energy told a Gartner CFO and Finance Executive conference that results already seen include a drop in budget variance from around eight percent to one percent.
Iluka Resources picks control system for rare earths refinery

2 weeks ago | itnews.com.au | Kate Weber

Iluka Resources will implement a Honeywell-made distributed control system at its Eneabba rare earths refinery, which is scheduled for commissioning in 2027. The refinery will work with rare earths used in defence, electric vehicles, robotics, sustainable energy and agriculture applications.
Autism Spectrum Australia transforms its talent acquisition

3 weeks ago | itnews.com.au | Kate Weber

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has improved its hiring effectiveness by implementing a new talent acquisition system and transforming its recruitment processes. The not-for-profit operates 10 schools across Australia and also provides therapy services, plus an 'Autism Friendly' consulting service. Senior manager of workforce services and systems David Dunne told a recent SmartRecruiters event that the organisation considers the people it hires to be "superhuman".
Funlab expands use of centralised workforce management platform

4 weeks ago | itnews.com.au | Kate Weber

Funlab is making improvements to a centralised workforce management system used in Australia, while also making plans to bring the system to its US operations. The company owns and operates venues including Strike, Holey Moley, Archie Brothers, Hijinx Hotel, B. Lucky & Sons and La Di Darts in Australia, New Zealand and the US.