Connectivity in Australia is set to transform with the rise of low earth orbit satellite options. Currently, SpaceX Starlink is the main provider, but the Australian government is exploring more providers to emerge in the future.
The government is investigating LEO technology for various reasons:
- Potential to bridge the digital gap, especially for First Nations peoples.
- Enhancing resilience and redundancy in emergencies.
- Possibility of universal telecommunications services via satellites.
- Economic benefits from increased LEOSat usage, including IoT facilitation.
Given Australia’s vast size and low population density, LEO satellites could effectively bring fast internet to remote areas, promoting regional development and connecting organizations with populations outside major cities.
Digital humans are a form of the digital twin concept applied to individuals. They are artificial entities designed for various roles, with Gartner predicting that by 2027, most B2C enterprise CMOs will have a budget for digital humans.
These digital beings go beyond marketing and are being explored for research purposes. CSIRO is using digital humans as models for experimentation, with applications in assessing sports techniques, improving athlete performance, and redesigning consumer products.
As a niche technology, digital humans will demand expertise in data management and software development in the coming years.
Tiny ambient IoT devices are smaller and cheaper 3GPP IoT devices powered by radio waves, enabling object tagging, tracking, and sensing without battery reliance. While not widely implemented in Australia, Gartner envisions new business models and opportunities arising from this technology.
Examples worldwide demonstrate the potential of these lightweight sensors in various industries, offering cost-effective solutions for tracking and monitoring objects.
In recent showcases, the Australian military and agricultural industry have displayed autonomous vehicles and systems driven by AI. The market for AI-enhanced robotics is expected to grow significantly by 2030, reflecting a growing interest in autonomous technologies.
A shift towards increased investment in R&D in Australia is driving the focus on autonomous robotics as a key area of development, aligning with the push to raise national R&D investment to 3% of GDP by 2035.
IT professionals must adapt to the evolving landscape of advanced technologies, combining AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. The future demands a strategic approach to conceptualizing and utilizing these technologies to drive business objectives, emphasizing the need for proactive learning and mastery of new technologies.
Success in IT roles will increasingly rely on the ability to develop solutions that align with business goals, shifting from operational support to strategic innovation.
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