Archived News for IT Professionals - July, 2013
One of four data ports on NBN Co equipment will be reserved exclusively for Government use, theoretically allowing health, education and other services to be delivered free and uninterrupted to homes.
'Two pass' praised for thwarting ICT failures
Harder is better for companies bidding on Australian Government ICT projects according to Government CIO Glenn Archer, and it will not be getting easier anytime soon.
Digital excursions for Australian schools
A new portal for digital education resources has been launched, the result of a partnership bringing together arts, science and educational organisations across Australia.
Estonia posts e-voting code online
The country of Estonia may not be known for its world-leading innovations, but their new online-only voting system has been put up for review and is winning praise around the world for its new level of transparency.
Super crystals key to data future
A new data-storage technique could see thousands of terabytes encoded on crystals which do not degrade.
Telstra-FBI agreement uncovered
Revelations over the weekend have outraged internet users and electronic rights advocates around the country, following reports that Telstra has been giving the FBI information on Australians’ communications for over a decade.
NBN Co. Chief Quigley quits
The man tasked with launching the National Broadband Network is stepping down. NBN Co. chief Mike Quigley has announced he is retiring from the company and corporate life.
Vic Council in cyber-sleuthing revelation
Residents are outraged at one council’s cyber-snooping of their mobile phone and email data.
Yahoo joy could be pride before the tumble
Yahoo’s CEO must be doing something right; during the year Marissa Mayer has had the job employee satisfaction has hit a five-year high.
Telstra slimming down in local market
Telstra is shipping 170 domestic jobs to India in an attempt to cut costs here and grow its business overseas.
China mobile pushes peak services
Climbers at the summit of Mt Everest will not have to wait as long to download their attachments, with China Mobile upgrading coverage on the mountain to 4G.
Cops show plastic victim of internet arms race
A national police conference has heard anyone could be in the firing line of home-made 3D-printed guns sourced online.
HP to pay up on false warranty claims
Hewlett-Packard Australia will have to pay a $3 million fine for making false and misleading claims on warranty conditions to customers and retailers.
NBN nightmare for telco builder
A company specialising in construction in the telecommunications industry has emerged from a trading halt lasting nearly a month, some expect the Service Stream firm to announce job cuts and sweeping changes this week.
Tradies nail down IT benefits
Many of a tradespersons’ tools can be traced back centuries, but now reports suggest many contractors are tooling-up for the future.
Chinese telco appoints Australian VP
Chinese telecommunications provider Huawei have appointed Perth-born Colin Giles as executive Vice President, following the company’s ban from providing services on Australia’s National Broadband Network.
Professional interests turn to DIY tools
Professional engineers and bedroom hackers alike are jumping on board the open-source bandwagon, with a recent survey showing the adaptable and innovative new wave of gear could be the future for technological creativity.
Victorian ICT buying gets functional facelift
Victoria has smartened up its online system for managing ICT procurements. The eServices Register will now help connect providers and buyers of ICT services with Government contracts and each other.