Archived News for IT Professionals - March, 2021
The SA Liberal Government has been criticised for funnelling web traffic through its own data-harvesting platform.
AI aimed at ancient rock art
High-tech analysis has been applied to some of the oldest artworks in the world.
Food apps slapped with safety warning
NSW authorities have slammed major food delivery platforms for ignoring worker safety.
Moon buildings backed
Funding has been granted for a system to provide solar energy on dark parts of the Moon.
CHRIS aids COVID response
Developers say that a high-tech ICU monitoring tool saved lives in Victoria’s COVID-19 second wave.
COVIDSafe costs continue
The Federal Government has revealed that its COVIDSafe app costs at least $100,000 a month to operate.
CSIRO backs battery software
Experts are working on a ‘defence-grade cybersecure’ battery management system.
Gamers face trans-cranial study
New research shows video gamers can significantly improve their esport skills by training for just 10 minutes a day.
Nine suffers cyber attack
Channel Nine’s live broadcasts were disrupted by a cyber attack over the weekend.
Service Victoria left short
An audit has labelled the state department Service Victoria a “missed opportunity”.
ANAO spots cyber gaps
The ANAO has revealed several federal departments are relying on “ad hoc” cyber security systems.
Defence tests AI drone
The RAAF has completed the first test flight of an Australian-designed military drone; the Loyal Wingman.
Hospitals take cyber hit
Melbourne's Eastern Health has been hit with “significant impacts” from a cyber attack last week.
Tech to test new supercomputer
Some high-tech research projects have been granted access to Australia’s top supercomputer.