These are just some of the global technology companies that have offices in Adelaide.
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South Australia has a growing cyber security ecosystem including small start-ups right through to large firms protecting Australia’s assets. This includes hosting the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, making Adelaide the centre of cybersecurity in Australia.
Image: Australian Institute of Machine Learning at The University of Adelaide
Artificial intelligence or AI is the simulation of human or animal intelligence in machines. There are different types of artificial intelligence however the most common application is around problem-solving through reacting to something, or using memory to learn and improve responses.
Machine learning is when a machine learns from past data without explicit programming to identify patterns or perform specific tasks.
The Australian Institute for Machine Learning is based in Adelaide, and is Australia's first institute dedicated to research in the field.
It conducts research in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision and deep learning and has over 200 researchers and students.
Machine learning and artificial intelligence have the potential to deliver significant benefits to society, the economy and the environment and is likely to transform the global economy in the near future.
Advances in digital and engineering technology drives improvements to things like manufacturing, distribution and much more. Industry 4.0 is really about taking these advances and using them to develop new ways of manufacturing, and new products and services that meet the needs of the future.
Examples of Industry 4.0 technologies include advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, sophisticated sensors, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, data capture and analytics, digital fabrication, and more.
It is critical to have a highly skilled workforce to support this, which is offered through cutting-edge programs at South Australian institutions.
Line Zero Factory of the Future – is a facility where advanced manufacturing technologies can are tested. it is an initiative that was driven by Flinders University. It also allows collaboration between research and industry to discover ways that technologies can be applied to business. Over 200 people are involved in Line Zero from across business and research.
Discover some of the occupations available in the IT industry in Adelaide
ANZSCO: 261112
Demand Level: Strong | Yearly Salary: AUD $122,200
ICT Business and Systems Analysts work with users to formulate system requirements, develop system plans and documentation, review and evaluate existing systems, and design and modify systems to meet users' business needs.
ANZSCO: 261211
Demand Level: Strong | Yearly Salary: AUD $99,320
Creates and manipulates computer animation, audio, video and graphic image files into multimedia programs to produce data and content for CD-ROMs, information kiosks, multimedia presentations, websites, mobile telephone resources, electronic gaming environments, e-commerce and e-security solutions, and entertainment and education products.
ANZSCO: 261212
Demand Level: Strong | Yearly Salary: AUD $99,320
Plans, produces and maintains websites using web programming languages, software applications, technologies and databases together with specifications of user needs, often in conjunction with other ICT Professionals such as Business Analysts, Web Designers and network and usability specialists.
ANZSCO: 261315
Demand Level: Moderate | Yearly Salary: AUD $114,816
Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports cybersecurity software applications and systems; ensures they are fully integrated.
ANZSCO: 261315
Demand Level: Strong | Yearly Salary: AUD $114,816
Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports cybersecurity software applications and systems; ensures they are fully integrated.
ANZSCO: 262111
Demand Level: Strong | Yearly Salary: AUD $114,816
Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports cybersecurity software applications and systems; ensures they are fully integrated.
ANZSCO: 262116
Demand Level: Strong | Yearly Salary: AUD $114,816
Analyses and assesses vulnerabilities in the infrastructure (software, hardware, networks), investigates available tools and countermeasures to remedy the detected vulnerabilities, and recommends solutions and best practices. Analyses and assesses damage to the data/infrastructure as a result of security incidents, examines available recovery tools and processes, and recommends solutions.
ANZSCO: 263111
Demand Level: Strong | Yearly Salary: AUD $114,816
Plans, develops, deploys, tests and optimises network and system services, taking responsibility for configuration management and overall operational readiness of network systems, especially environments with multiple operating systems and configurations, and provides troubleshooting and fault-finding services for network problems.
ANZSCO: 263112
Demand Level: Strong | Yearly Salary: AUD $114,816
Installs and maintains hardware and software, documents diagnosis and resolution of faults, manages user passwords, security and inventory documentation, ensures the efficient performance of servers, printers and personal computers, and attends to other operational tasks. May also perform tasks such as help desk support and user training.
ANZSCO: 263213
Demand Level: Strong | Yearly Salary: AUD $114,816
Specifies, develops and writes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out regression testing, and uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of systems, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation.