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TasICT Launches “Global Growth” Initiative with Networking Events in Hobart and Launceston

TasICT is excited to announce the launch of the “Global Growth” project—a new initiative designed to empower Tasmanian ICT businesses to better understand international trade and connect with mentors who have shown the way.The Global Growth events will provide practical support, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities to help businesses build export capability, access new markets, and…


Tasmania Needs a Digital Roadmap: Tas Tech Industry

Tasmania’s tech industry is calling for leadership from the Tasmanian government in AI adoption and tech innovation or risk a damaging decline in the State’s workforce productivity. In its annual survey, TasICT members reported optimism about business conditions, but warned more needed to be done to encourage Tasmanians to be confident with technology and consider…


Shadow Minister for Artificial Intelligence Welcomed  

The State’s tech sector has welcomed the appointment of ALP Deputy Leader Janie Finlay as Shadow Minister for Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Economy – saying it will help Tasmania get the most from new technology. CEO of TasICT, Russell Kelly, said Artificial Intelligence was already having a significant daily impact on all Tasmania’s…


Survey Aims to Boost Tassie Cyber Defences

Tasmania’s readiness to repel cyber attacks and ransomware will be assessed as part of a new statewide survey with the backing of the tech sector. Tasmania’s peak body for the Information, Communication and Technology sector, TasICT said the opt-in survey of businesses and TasICT members would allow a scan of how well Tasmanian business were…


Marinus Data Cable Welcomed for Tech Jobs 

Tasmania’s tech sector has welcomed the green light for the Marinus data cable saying it delivers the first government-owned high-capacity data connection from Tasmania to the world. TasICT CEO Russell Kelly said that Marinus Link included a fibre optic connection that would provide significant additional data capacity, price competition and diversity of network route supporting…


Tasmanian Election 2025 – Special Edition

From the TasICT CEO Russell Kelly Tasmania’s major parties have promised tech-positive policies at this election – a terrific turnaround from the last election where tech was not mentioned at all. This time, the Tasmanian Liberals, ALP and the Tasmanian Greens have put tech and innovation as important parts of their policy platform – a…