Archived News for IT Professionals
Qantas grounds wi-fi launch
Qantas has bailed on its launch of in-flight wi-fi using NBN’s Sky Muster satellites.
TPG to bid for Fairfax
Private equity firm TPG Capital will soon attempt to buy Fairfax Media, according to reports in Fairfax papers.
Science statement carries big claims
The Federal Government has issued a new National Science Statement ...
Ruling class gets STEM lessons
Scientists have flooded Canberra for this week’s Science Meets Parliament events.
Bank builds lab for cyber fight
CommBank has partnered with the University of New South Wales to develop a centre of expertise for cyber security ...
Experts corralled for Sky Muster
NBN Co is ploughing resources into fixing the troubled Sky Muster satellite service.
NSW setting up STEM school
The NSW Government is opening a science-focused school to be run by the Catholic Education office.
Numbers drop at stats office
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is sacking over 150 staff to balance its shrinking budget.
Staff bail after IT fail
Two senior staff have left Brisbane City Council in the wake of a $60 million tech blowout.
Fines rising for emissions cheat
Volkswagen has pleaded guilty to fraud, obstruction of justice and falsifying statements ...
Reforms aim to keep internet open
One of the internet’s founding fathers says tech giants must fight fake news.
Top roboticists head off
A group of Australian students will soon compete at the world’s richest robotics competition.
DHS unclear on debt letter sources
It is still unknown how many overpayment errors have been caused by Centrelink.