Digital communications
Submission
NICTA submission on the NSW Government ICT Strategic Framework
The consultation draft provides a wide-ranging, high level approach which we think defines an appropriate framework for leveraging ICT for the benefit of NSW citizens. We would also like to underline areas of emphasis we think may contribute to the plan as well provide some commentary on technology and research where we think there are...
Report
Older Australians and the Internet: bridging the digital divide
In recent years, the internet has become an essential tool for living. More people are using internet-based communications to stay in touch with friends and family, conduct business and access information. Older people with low internet skills are unable to conduct business or access important services over the web. They can be isolated from their...
Report
The digital revolution and higher education
As more students enroll in online courses, their educational value is perceived differently by college presidents and the general public. As online college courses have become increasingly prevalent, the general public and college presidents offer different assessments of their educational value. Just three-in-ten American adults (29%) say a course taken online provides an equal educational...
Report
Broken concepts: The Australian communications legislative landscape
Convergence has broken or is straining many of the constructs and concepts that form the building blocks of current communications and media regulation, according to analysis by the Australian Communications and Media Authority. 'Broken concepts: The Australian communications legislative landscape' highlights the ever-increasing strain on old concepts struggling with new technology. Of the 55 legislative...
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Digital opportunity: a review of intellectual property and growth
Finding that the UK's intellectual property framework is falling behind, especially with regard to copyright, this independent review makes ten recommendations to support innovation and economic growth in the digital age.