Archived News for IT Professionals - March, 2013
The National Australia Bank has announced a substantial technology and strategy update, outlining key changes to its organisational structure, operating model and executive suite.
Melbourne acknowledges $28 billion mental goldmine
The City of Melbourne has announced it has thrown its full support behind the key findings of a comprehensive knowledge industries report, which concluded that the city's 'knowledge economy' has reached $28 billion in worth.
Online retailers dodge doldrums
Online retailers have dodged the traditionally lacklustre January post to post a 27 per cent annual growth to $13 billion for the 12 months to January 2013.
457 applications skyrocket
Applications for the skilled migrant 457 visa have jumped by 9.5 per cent in the last year, while approvals are up by 6.6 per cent.
Fahour welcomes digital future
The CEO of Australia Post has called for an end to the constant politicking over the rollout of the National Broadband Network, saying it's a vital piece of infrastructure and must be allowed to go ahead.
It's a boy's club finds ACS
Male based work cultures, lack of clear career progression opportunities and workplace bullying are key challenges faced by at least half of the female ICT workforce in the Asia Pacific area, according to a new survey conducted by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
NBN rollout ramps up in NSW
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has begun rollout operations in Newcastle and parts of Western Sydney.
Telstra unveils cloud suite
Telstra has unveiled its full suite of united communications, with a range of cloud collaboration solutions for its business, enterprise and government customers.
Australia signs up to cybercrime treaty
Australia has officially joined the international fight against cyber-crime after it joined 38 other nations in signing up to the world’s first international treaty on crimes committed via the internet.
Melbourne undertakes NBN early impression study
Over 80 per cent of households in the Brunswick area, the first are of Melbourne to enjoy the rollout of National Broadband Network (NBN) services, agree that that the initiative is a positive step.
ACMA puts fine print to the sword
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched its new Critical Information Summaries, which provides consuemrs with two pages of essential information about a telecommunications product or service.
Coalition would demolish NBN: Conroy
A Coalition Government would demolish the National Broadband Network, according to Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy.
NBN secures satellite launch contract
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has secured a contract with Arianspace to launch its satellites into orbit in 2015.
New single compliance scheme begins
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has introduced a new single regulatory compliance mark (RCM), aimed at illustrating a device’s compliance with telecommunications, radiocommunications and electromagnetic compatibility standards.
Vodafone announces Kingston expansion
Embattled telco Vodafone has announced plans to create up to 750 new jobs at its Kingston call centre in Tasmania.