Archived News for IT Professionals - June, 2011
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.
Attorney-General Robert McClelland announced the project, saying that the paper will aim at allowing the government, business and private sectors to realise the benefits of cyberspace while mitigating the emerging security issues surrounding increased internet dependency.
"The Government has commissioned the White Paper to ensure Australia's electronic operating environment continues to maximise the benefits of the digital economy, build Australia's digital future and support Australia's national security.” Mr McClelland said.
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.