How has Covid-19 impacted Asia and Africa, and what is the machine and deep learning sector like in Australia?

IDG Connect's roundup from a week in business technology. IDG, world’s largest technology media company. [IDG Connect]( Picks of the Week [• What opportunities does investment in machine and deep learning present IT professionals in Australia?]( [• CIOs and cloud experts reveal that cloud lock-in is a risk, and how to avoid it]( [• A roundup of this week’s tech news with a focus on tracing apps and Huawei controversy]( When it comes to the COVID-19 containment efforts of governments around the world, one point of contention - at least where technology and privacy is concerned - has undoubtedly been related to contact tracing mobile applications. While there are a range of strategies being implemented by various countries and each scenario has its differences, in reality it all boils down to; are they using Apple/Google's more privacy-friendly tracing technology, or are they going their own route? Read the rest of this week’s tech news roundup [here.]( PICKS OF THE WEEK: The best of our opinion and analysis on the big trends in global tech [Intel powers PCs for our new needs]( The latest Intel vPro platforms underlines why we all still need PCs. [How assistive technologies are transforming the lives of disabled people]( Living with a disability is a challenge faced by many, but assistive technology is making their lives easier. [Picking and choosing: Atos give an overview of multi-cloud storage]( As multi-cloud undoubtedly looks to be the prevailing strategy when it comes to cloud-based digital transformation, many firms are taking the same approach when it comes to storage. [Asia: IT infrastructure problems may get fixed post-pandemic]( We discuss our Asian and African coronavirus research findings. [Machine and deep learning sector in Australia]( A number of interesting machine and deep learning initiatives are currently underway in Australia. What opportunities does this present for IT professionals in the region? [Inclusivity vital to pandemic recovery]( Empathy and emotional intelligence have become the most important skills for a CIO as a new workforce and a new mission rises from the COVID ashes. Kind Regards, IDG Connect Stay in Touch! [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google]( [LinkedIn]( [RSS]( [View in Browser](../May/April/ IDG Connect Friendship House, 49/51 Gresham Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18 4LY, UK. If you do not wish to receive any further emails from us, please [unsubscribe](../May/. Copyright © 2020 IDG Connect Ltd.