The Big Bang – Digital disruption coming your way

Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: MarketAustralia’s digital economy continues to grow at a rapid rate, according to research released today by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: MarketThe war of words between Australia two new competing digital post systems becomes tangible as their products take shape. It is likely to get even uglier.

The Australian Information Industry Association has called on government, business and industry to work together to make the digital economy a reality for Australia.

Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: TechnologyAustralian marketers are getting better at digital marketing, but many of them lack the skills to get the most from the technology, says a new report by Responsys.

Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: StrategyPrime Minister Julia Gillard has used a Digital Economy Forum to emphasise the importance of the National Broadband Network, and the government’s commitment to it.

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE) to develop and promote the digital economy in Australia

Peter Williams, the brains behind Deloitte Digital, has now taken on a new role in the professional services firm which see him anointed chief futurist – looking out 18-24 months for future opportunities for both Deloitte and its clients.

{loadposition bev}Williams has been given the rockstar-ish moniker “Chief Edge Officer”, and will set up a Centre for the Edge in Australia, to run in parallel

Deloitte will merge its online consulting division and digital group under the banner of Deloitte Digital from the second week in May. It’s a move which the professional services firm says positions it to challenge both the major systems integrators and digital media agencies to develop and deploy online, social, mobile and content solutions for clients.

Featured | Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: EntertainmentOne quarter of Australians have watched TV over the Internet, says a report by ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority), That includes catchup viewing like the ABC’s iView, but true iPTV is still not widely used. And the report ignores illegal downoads.