Archived News for IT Professionals
The University of Sydney has developed a blockchain system for financial transfers that is faster than almost any other.
Federal cyber skills lacking
The Immigration Department and the ATO are failing to meet government cyber-security standards, according to a new report.
NSW looks at road 'bots
The NSW Government is preparing its roads for the driverless vehicles of the future.
Automation explosion studied
Mining automation is set to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a new report.
Major network flaw revealed
A security researcher has discovered a fatal flaw that could affect any network using WPA2 protocols.
New way to manipulate metal
Australian researchers have manipulated liquid metal into entirely new two-dimensional materials.
Tech tools for QLD councils
The LGAQ says new digital tools can make many council services more efficient.
QUT to teach robots human traits
Queensland scientists are working to inject human rationality into robots.
Star clash spotted
Researchers have tracked the collision of two neutron stars based on their gravitational waves.
Defence theft detailed
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has provided new details on the theft of 30GB of “commercially sensitive” defence designs.
Kaspersky kept for now
The Federal Government has not banned beleaguered Russian anti-virus company Kaspersky Lab.
NBN working on old issues
NBN Co says it is “working flat out” to resolve support tickets for new connections.
Privacy raised in triple-0 push
The NSW Government is considering high-tech triple-0 service upgrades, but there are privacy concerns already.
Solar race wraps, quest continues
The World Solar Challenge has wrapped up in Adelaide, but the race to real solar transport continues.
Telstra sets AI on ad spend
Telstra has used machine learning to check the effectiveness of its advertising spend.
Serco sweeping into Centrelink
The Federal Government is moving to privatise Centrelink’s much-maligned call centre, triggering outrage from the CPSU.
CBA class action starting
A huge class action has been launched against the Commonwealth Bank (CBA).
ATO sets out IT overhaul
The Australian Taxation Office has launched a four-year project to overcome its repeated IT failures.