Archived News for IT Professionals - January, 2016
A comprehensive economic analysis has shown Australia stands to gain almost nothing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Union says government tech spend crashing
The public sector union says big IT glitches in government systems are the result of “chronic underfunding”.
Techno toilet lets good ideas flow
British engineers have come up with a new design for one of the world’s most common inventions – the toilet.
Experts sound out new wave of vaccine
Australian researchers have started the year on a high note, with the creation of an entirely new type of sound wave.
Salty sun power warming up
The next few weeks should see progress on an entirely new energy system for Australia.
Security concerns hit digital license plan
The South Australian government has announced it will trial digital drivers' licences on mobile phones for tradespeople this year, and security concerns have been raised already.
Space talks forecast future issues
A futuristic summit in Adelaide has seen experts gather to better understand the medical risks associated with space travel.
Spy money hopes to ease retention pain
The Federal Government says it will give out $128.4 million in grants to assist the telecommunications industry with the costs of meeting new data retention obligations.