Instead of worrying about whether machines will take our jobs, the construction industry should see technology as an enabler of bigger, bolder and better projects.…
big data
Is this new algorithm the best in the world for analysing streaming data?
To track trends, algorithms have to wade through a constant flow of streaming data, focussing on the important bits while strategically forgetting the rest. This has historically been hard to do quick…
10 of the world’s problems that can be solved with better industry collaboration
More industry collaboration means better outcomes for everyone involved. Here are some of the big issues that can be tackled when we work with each other.…
Can the Internet of Things extend infrastructure shelf life?
The Internet of Things should usher in a fresh era of efficient infrastructure, but an entirely new skillset is required to analyse data from these sensors.…
Water security for all Australians? One engineer shares how to get there
Dr Therese Flapper has shown a career-long knack for being involved in some of the country’s most important water security issues.…
Engineering Olympians: How technology is changing the game for elite athletes
Australian elite athletes competing at the Olympic Games in Rio have increasingly used technology in order to innovate their way to the top.…
Is the secret to long-term data storage hiding in your DNA?
Breakthroughs in DNA use could shrink the space needed for data storage that today would fill a large supermarket down to the size of a sugar cube.…
Unpacking the Internet of Things: Is it really the technology of the future?
As far as buzzwords go, the Internet of Things is in a league of its own. It has been described as the defining technological trend of the next decade, but is this true? Or just hype?…
Big Data: How to survive and thrive in a digital world
Big Data is accelerating our transition to a digital economy. Here’s a look at how it’s changing the way we live, work and play.…