Archived News for IT Professionals - April, 2019
After over a decade and $51 billion, the federal government says the NBN will be completed by next year.
Virtual plant trial funded
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) will soon run a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trial.
WA to host big battery hub
Western Australia will soon host a national hub for future battery research.
New tech gives quantum outlook
Australian researchers are working on a quantum device to generate all possible futures simultaneously.
Drone delivery approved
Safety regulators have allowed Google to launch a world-first drone delivery system in Canberra.
Event horizon could be revealed
An announcement this week could mark the first time anyone has actually seen a black hole.
AEC preps for intrusion
The AEC says it is preparing to counter cyber attacks during the federal election due in May.
Apple store rejected
Apple’s plans to build a flagship store in Melbourne’s Federation Square appear doomed to fail.
Big fine for phone shop
An online tech shop has been fined a record $3.15 million for dodgy sales practices.
STEM gender changes laid out
Experts say Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM.
Remote forecasts fixed
The Federal Government is paying to fill weather radar blackspots across north Australia.