Archived News for IT Professionals
Telstra says increased competition provided by the NBN will extend its financial pain.
Budget brings STEM boost
This week’s federal Budget includes a range of funding for universities and research infrastructure.
Federal face database questioned
Legal experts say Australia’s new facial recognition scheme is open to misuse.
Telstra responds to cable fail
An inquiry has been launched after a lightning strike knocked out triple-0 services.
Twitter flaw leaves passwords open
Twitter users have been urged to change their passwords after a glitch left log-in details exposed.
Big bank admits data loss
Commonwealth Bank has lost the financial statements of millions of accounts.
Space funds set for takeoff
The Federal Government is providing a $50 million boost to Australia's budding space industry.
Rio buying robo-drills
Rio Tinto is buying more robo-drills to “create a safer working environment and boost productivity”.
CEFC funds high-tech meters
The CEFC has given $5 million in support for a company that makes energy-saving thermostats.
Low speed linked to MTM
The outgoing boss of the NBN says government policy is behind some slow speeds.
NBN makes uni links
NBN Co has announced major collaborations with the University of Melbourne (UoM) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
New funds for local supercomputer
The Federal Government has put up $70 million for a “next generation” supercomputer.
Telstra fined for billing rip-off
Telstra has been fined $10 million for signing up mobile customers for ‘premium billing’ without their knowledge or agreement.
Quantum effect scaled up
A mind-bending physics experiment has demonstrated quantum entanglement in massive objects.
'Smart wheel' idea gets rolling
A tech competition has led to the development of ‘smart steering wheels’ that can sense the early stages of driver fatigue.
ARC centre for high-tech med
A new centre dedicated to advanced medical 3D-printing has been launched this week.
Advocates allege Sky Muster misuse
NBN Co has been accused of misusing its Sky Muster satellite service.