There is no doubt digital technology is a certainty in our future, but these innovations are not restricted to high tech companies and start-ups, rather these technologies are popping up and future-proofing all sectors of the economy.
The country’s economic transition and a constant need for efficiency is driving the demand for digital technologies including digital health, transport and logistics, cyber security, financial services (FinTech), digital infrastructure and data centres, agribusiness and food (AgTech), resources and energy, government services, education (EdTech) and tourism.
US tech giants like Adobe, Amazon, Google and Microsoft all have deep roots in Australia, and multinationals including Hitachi and Boeing use our cutting-edge facilities. All are capitalising on our research talent and business-friendly regulatory environment.
Australia values innovators who think differently and can expand existing industries and kick-start new ones. Innovators in Australia can access some of the world’s best laboratories, research facilities, professional networks and government support including through organisations like CSIRO and the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.
The digital economy currently contributes around AU$122 billion of GDP annually
Expected to grow 40% between 2018 and 2023
Exports of virtual goods and physical products enabled by digital technologies worth AU$6 billion in 2017, is expected to grow to AU$19 billion by 2030
Australia has an expanding, multi-faceted digital economy with an e-ready government, industries and consumers and an accomplished and innovative ICT R&D sector.
According to The Global Business & Talent Attraction Taskforce of Australia, the Australian government is supporting key industry sectors with targeted funding and incentives. These thriving sectors are seeing strong growth and exports, powered by Australian innovation and international partnerships.
The AOYE Group are committed to filling the gaps and supporting the key industry sectors in strong demand for DigiTech skills.
“Australia is a great place to have a crack and build a business. Scott Farquhar and I know this - we built a global business with over 6,000 employees from our home in Sydney. To do that we've relied on amazing, talented people from around the world. Many of those people who joined Atlassian from overseas have gone on to work for other great Aussie companies. Some of them have even founded their own companies, here in Australia!”
Mike Cannon-Brookes, Co-founder & Co-CEO, Atlassian
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