INTERFACE - Podcast from TasICT

Episode 07 - Michael Cooper Director Cooper IP

Intellectual Property can be a valuable asset, and in this episode TasICT CEO Steve Adermann talks to Patent and Trademark attorney Michael Cooper, Director of Cooper IP. The conversation covers patents, design registrations, copyright, trade secrets and trademarks. Many businesses are looking further afield for growth, but what challenges lie ahead as they protect their Intellectual Property in Australia and overseas? 

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A preview of INTERFACE, the podcast from TasICT - The Peak Industry Body for Information, Communication and Technology Sector.

Episode 06 - Bess Clark Chief Executive Officer Marinus Link Project

Chief Executive Officer of the Marinus Link Project discusses the major development which will see a second interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. TasICT CEO Steve Adermann asks about the benefits of the project, additional optic fibre cables across Bass Strait, The Federal Government's prioritisation, employment generation, workforce development aprovals process and benefits for businesses and consumers.  

Episode 05 - Graham Walker Leader of the new ISW Artificial Intelligence Business

TasICT CEO Steve Adermann talks to former IBM AI Expert Graham Walker about a new Artificial Intelligence business from ISW.  The discussion covers mathematic modelling, data analysis, learning & translation models, business benefits of AI, practical applications, potential for the legal and financial industries.

Episode 04 - Karen Murfett Chair of TasICT Government Procurement Sub-Committee

TasICT CEO Steve Adermann discusses the complex nature of doing business with the Tasmanian Government with Government Procurement Sub-Committee Chair Karen Murfett. Topics include contract negotiation, approved suppliers, contract management fees, unlimited liability, buy local policy, risk management and TasICT recommendations on  an upgrade of Government ICT infrastructure.

Episode 03 - Andrew Quill Managing Director AQ Advisory & Chair of TasICT Cyber Security Sub-Committee

Cyber security expert Andrew Quill, Managing Director of AQ Advisory and Chair of TasICT Cyber Security Sub-Committee talks to TasICT CEO Steve Adermann. Issues discussed include tips on staying safe online, the recent increase in cyber criminal activity, working from home, cyber security as a business risk, cost of protection, securing smart home devices, data breaches, phishing attacks, ransomware and the TasICT cyber security survey

Episode 02 - Professor Craig Johnson UTAS Executive Director, Innovation and Enterprise

Professor Craig Johnson - University of Tasmania Executive Director, Innovation and Enterprise speaks to TasICT CEO Steve Adermann about his new role. Topics covered include Professor Johnson's background, what the new job involves, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Venture Capital, Impact Investors, Doing Business in Tasmania, Intellectual Property and the Premier's Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Committee.

Episode 01 - Michael Ferguson Tasmanian Minister for Science & Technology

TasICT CEO Steve Adermann talks to the Tasmanian Minister for Science & Technology Michael Ferguson about the Tasmanian Government's Digital Transformation,  COVID-19 recovery, online services, data management, government procurement, Industry Summits and the Marinus project.