Archived News for IT Professionals
Researchers are helping underground mining vehicles navigate autonomously through tough conditions.
Cloud concerns in US court
A US court case could open up access troves of private data, including that of Australians.
Cyber standards criticised
A former ASIO director general says Australia’s cybersecurity abilities are "relatively weak" ...
New regulation for genetic editing
Australia’s genetic modification laws are in line for a shake up in response to new technologies.
Scientists link DNA databases
Queensland scientists are harnessing massive banks of genetic information to shed new light on modifiable health risks underlying common diseases.
ANZ and UTS seek AI underwriting
The University of Technology Sydney is working with ANZ to inject artificial intelligence into insurance underwriting.
Adelaide to host nanosatellite centre
Adelaide’s western suburbs will soon host a mission control centre for dozens of tiny satellites.
NBN defends slow FTTN
Official figures suggest only a quarter of NBN fibre-to-the-node connections can reach the claimed top speed.
Google upset at visa change
Google says it has had to change its recruitment plans after the Federal Government's 457 visa changes.
Microsoft paying missed tax
Microsoft Australia has paid an extra $39 million in tax following an ATO audit.
NBN working on RSP help
NBN Co is working on a new product that it says will help retail service providers (RSPs) wanting to connect to its network.
New tech for brain mapping
New technology is allowing researchers to see brain connections working in real time.
Optus to offer compensation
Optus has agreed to compensate over 8,700 customers that it misled about the speed of their plans.
Sectors seek better access
The federal government has been petitioned by both the public and private sectors to improve access to each other’s data.
Vodaphone admits sign-up slip
Vodafone has admitted that an IT error allowed the purchase of pre-paid plans without proper checks.
High-tech pill passes human trials
Australian researchers are running human trials of a gas-sensing swallowable capsule.
Bitcoin markets expect regulation
Experts want Australian authorities to be proactive in regulating the cryptocurrency industry.
Study seeks entangled encryption
Queensland researchers have made progress on the quantum effects that could underpin future encryption methods.
VR bushfire to boost readiness
Victorian fire authorities are using virtual reality to encourage disaster preparedness.