Archived News for IT Professionals

A recent poll has shown many senior executives do not see the benefits of optical internet infrastructure.

Telstra China CEO quietly quits

The chief executive of Telstra’s Chinese operations has quit after less than two years at the post, citing personal reasons.

Merger makes millions in system savings

A Council de-merger manager has claimed a $4 million saving with some good choices in IT contracts.

Analysis of future success

A scientist, engineer and data analyst says more major companies are looking to data-driven solutions to HR problems.

Minds melded by wires, Skype and magnets

Researchers have taken a profound step forward in human-computer interactions, with one scientist successfully controlling the hand of another via brain interfaces and the internet.

Mine safety getting techno-makeover

A new tablet-based app has entered its beta-phase, designed specifically for spotting safety issues and workplace hazards in mining environments.

New app for worksite safety in ACT

A new app has been launched to help keep workers safe in the ACT.

Next-gen maps let traffic talk

A business group formed by a major mobile phone maker is using next-level mapping techniques to improve planning, road designs and driver safety in the future.

Apple embarks on map-buying venture

Apple has made another attempt to redeem the resounding failure of its maps app, acquiring another map-centric company to try to catch up on Google’s cartographic lead.

Fire truck GPS roll-out steams ahead

By the end of next year the New South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will have its entire fleet of 560 vehicles fitted-out with GPS tracking tools to ensure the fastest response to an emergency.

Government blocks do little to stem tide of torrents

A new study has shown that blocking access to torrent sites has little to no effect on users, with new avenues for piracy popping up faster than they can be closed.

In Ballmer's view; Vista was worst

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has announced he will leave the company some time in the next twelve months, the man who oversaw many recent launches says his greatest regret was Windows Vista.

Online uranium deal soured by stupidity

A man has fallen not for the oldest trick in the book - but possibly the most obvious – arrested after responding to a fake ad looking for uranium.

Queensland health cuts from the top down

A handful of top-tier public servants have been sacked in what is likely only the first round of heads to roll over the Queensland Health payroll fiasco.

Windows to offer 3D printing support

There are now dozens of home 3D printers that anyone can purchase and use, but building things at home is set to become even easier with the announcement that the next version of Windows will support the additive manufacturing revolution.

Merger for perfect storm of phone service

Craig Neil has sold the company he spent nearly 24 years building, offloading NSC to Telstra for a reported $100 million.

Commission holds back on NBN access plan

Australia’s competition regulator has withheld its decision on whether to accept the long-term pricing plan put forward by NBN Co.

NBN looks within to fix design, contractor woes

Reports say NBN Co has been hit by a multi-billion dollar blowout from mounting construction costs and contractors’ demands.

New chips learn from the human brain

Mobile phones, computers, video game consoles and other such devices are crammed with an unbelievable amount of microscopic transistors to allow them to process information, but still none have come close to the complexity or computing scale of the human brain.