Archived News for IT Professionals
Refinements to the arrangements for the provision of fibre in new developments were announced by the Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy.
Last December the Federal Government announced the implementation details for the provision of fibre in new developments.
"Those arrangements have now been refined – in light of experience since December – to give developers and other stakeholders greater certainty," Senator Conroy said.
Telstra to spend $800 million on cloud computing capacity
Telstra has announced plans to spend $800 million in upgrading its cloud computing capacity over the next five years.
Delays expected to affect Telstra/NBN Co deal
Telstra shareholders may face a second round of voting if the $11 billion deal between the telco and NBN Co isn't finalized before the company's annual general meeting on October 18
Research project to assess iPod Touch as learning tool
Researchers at CQUniversity and the University of South Queensland are undertaking a joint study of student use of iPod Touch devices within selected nursing and education courses,
Symantec to close local development unit
US-based security software firm, Symantec, has decided to shut one of its Australian software engineering units, with the loss of between 45 and 55 jobs in North Sydney.
NICTA appoints cloud computing leader
NICTA has appointed senior ICT industry expert Dr Bruce McCabe to drive its cloud computing business strategy. Dr McCabe most recently served as Director, Innovation at KPMG, having previously run an industry innovation consultancy, S2 Intelligence.
WA government contributes to supercomputing centre
The Western Australian Government is providing $15.8 million over four years to iVEC’s Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, headquartered at Technology Park, Bentley.
NICTA joins forces with Germans for Internet security
The National Information Communications Technology Association (NICTA) and German IT security specialist Security Networks AG have entered a strategic research collaboration to develop high-security information technology (IT) products for the defence and government sectors.
Hays report on ICT demand
Hays has released its annual Salary Guide 2011 report into the state of the information technology sector throughout the country, providing an upbeat assessment of the industry while showing a strong increase in demand for IT professionals and expected wage increases.
Federal Government to develop Cyber White Paper
The Federal Government has announced plans to develop a Cyber White Paper that will ‘provide a comprehensive blueprint’ to build internet security for the public.
Microsoft to offer Innovation Outreach Program in Brisbane
Microsoft is planning to establish a new Innovation Outreach Program in Brisbane, providing start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises with business expertise, advice and support.
Turnbull questions NBN spending
Federal Shadow Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has claimed that a comparable service to the National Broadband Network (NBN) could have been achieved with half of the program’s budget.
Curtin wins settlement of Early Packet Discard patent infringement
Curtin University will receive up to $1.2 million for its part in developing a ground-breaking technology as part of the settlement of a patent infringement case between patent assertion specialist ipernica Ltd and Ericsson.
Research partnership to investigate the digital future
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) will lead a $1.5 million research partnership with the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) to explore the future in the digital age, with a particular focus on social and policy challenges, technology's influence on participation in higher education and the nature of technology-rich learning environments.
Government announces National Digital Economy Strategy
The Federal Government has announced its National Digital Economy Strategy (NDES), outlining a plan to make Australia “among the world’s leading digital economies” by 2020.
$12.4 million for Digital Economy businesses
The Federal Government has announced a $12.4 million program to promote involvement of small-to-medium businesses and not-for-profit organizations in the “enormous online opportunities” offered by the National Broadband Network (NBN).
NBN Co and Silcar strike agreement
The National Broadband Network (NBN) Co and Silcar Pty Ltd have reached an agreement that will enable the first large-scale deployment of optic fibre for the NBN.
iiNet calls for complete government involvement
The Chief Regulatory Officer of iiNet, Stephen Dalby, has called for all levels of government to be completely involved in the use and execution of the National Digital Economy Strategy to ensure its success.
ACS praises government digital strategy but calls for education focus
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has praised the Federal Government’s Digital Economy Strategy, saying it is a strong ‘national blueprint’ that will 'maximize the National Broadband Network (NBN) investment and meet the economic, social and environmental challenges of the 21st century.’
Conroy launches ICT Careers Week
The federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has launched 2011 National ICT Careers Week at the at CeBIT Australia in Sydney which is to be held held from 25 – 31 July.
Square Kilometre Array bid gets $10.8 million boost
The Western Australian Government has announced an investment of $10.8 million in new roads, power and optic fibre infrastructure in the State’s Mid-West in an attempt to bolster Australia and New Zealand’s bid for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope project.