LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
266 use partners to help us predict what ’ s coming over the horizon ,” explains Powell . “ With the rate of change of technology these days , you can only predict so far in advance , but as we build out the physical infrastructure , we need to place a few bets on the technology that enables innovation .” Alongside partner Versor , La Trobe has done work around a modernday data platform , ingesting large quantities of data to demonstrate how predictive models need to be used and how the University can best integrate cutting edge tech such as AI , machine learning , or autonomous bots to drive interaction . “ Our technology partners don ’ t just support us on providing services , but actually engage with the academic side of things ,” he continues . Longstanding partner Optus sponsored the Cybersecurity Chair for the University , enabling research within La Trobe ’ s undergraduate and postgraduate cybersecurity programmes . Blending academic and tech resources allows La Trobe to engage
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