Archived News for IT Professionals - October, 2021
Regulators have suggested new measures to reduce Google’s dominance among search engines.
CSIRO supports bank resilience
CSIRO and Commonwealth Bank have launched a joint project to protect the finance sector against climate change.
IDs aimed at phoenix firms
Australian company directors have been ordered to create digital IDs to help tackle illegal phoenix activity.
Cheap tech for cell studies
A new program could allow people to explore single cells in virtual reality for less than $10.
Plans for tighter parental checks
The Federal Government wants social media companies to obtain parental permission before creating accounts for kids.
COVID calculator goes live
Experts have launched a calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination.
Feds back Telstra deal
The Federal Government is assisting Telstra's acquisition of Digicel Pacific.
Military motives reviewed
Experts have looked at the drivers of the last 10,000 years of military technology development.
Report calls for crypto regime
A senate inquiry says reforms should be made to encourage digital and crypto-asset businesses in Australia.
Labour hiring erodes service
A parliamentary committee has found that overreliance on outsourcing is reducing the quality of public services.
Shoe shapes could protect buildings
Running shoes have inspired a new material to protect buildings from impacts.
Algorithm aimed at money cheats
A Queensland researcher has come up with an algorithm to hunt down money launderers.
Warning over cyber creep
Australians have been warned about complacency over rapid growth in digital surveillance.