Archived News for IT Professionals - January, 2018
Microsoft Australia has paid an extra $39 million in tax following an ATO audit.
NBN working on RSP help
NBN Co is working on a new product that it says will help retail service providers (RSPs) wanting to connect to its network.
New tech for brain mapping
New technology is allowing researchers to see brain connections working in real time.
Optus to offer compensation
Optus has agreed to compensate over 8,700 customers that it misled about the speed of their plans.
Sectors seek better access
The federal government has been petitioned by both the public and private sectors to improve access to each other’s data.
Vodaphone admits sign-up slip
Vodafone has admitted that an IT error allowed the purchase of pre-paid plans without proper checks.
High-tech pill passes human trials
Australian researchers are running human trials of a gas-sensing swallowable capsule.
Bitcoin markets expect regulation
Experts want Australian authorities to be proactive in regulating the cryptocurrency industry.
Study seeks entangled encryption
Queensland researchers have made progress on the quantum effects that could underpin future encryption methods.
VR bushfire to boost readiness
Victorian fire authorities are using virtual reality to encourage disaster preparedness.
Experts spot CPU security hole
Australian cybersecurity researchers have reported on serious bugs at the heart of millions of modern PCs.
Spotify sued for skirting fees
Spotify is being sued for at least $US1.6 billion over copyright infringement.
Metalens made for full spectrum
Harvard engineers have created a single lens that can focus the entire visible spectrum of light — including white light — in the same spot and in high resolution.