Archived News for IT Professionals - August, 2021
Nine in ten Australians trust science and scientists, according to a new survey.
Auto-visa plan continues
Australia’s attempt to create an automated visa system is costing more money, but may not be moving closer to completion.
Leak tech spread in Tasmania
TasWater has implemented a high-tech leakage management system that can detect the sound of leaks.
Experts fold high-tech blocks
Researchers are using an ancient Japanese artform to guide the design of new metamaterials.
AI sectors soaring
The value of the global AI services market is expected to hit US$500 billion by 2025.
Feds detail tech desires
The Federal Government has laid out its new safety expectations for tech firms.
Telcos slammed for speed claims
Court action has been launched against Telstra, Optus and TPG for allegedly misleading consumers over NBN maximum speeds.
Telstra buys GP booking
Telstra Health is buying GP clinical and practice management software company MedicalDirector for $350 million.
Local makes ancient maths find
An Australian expert has decoded what may be the world’s oldest example of applied geometry.
Locals bid for missile money
Local firms are bidding to become Australia’s next missile manufacturer.
Wire firm seeks new fields
A university spinoff company is seeking to commercialise superconducting wires.
COVIDSafe "rarely" helps
The Federal Government concedes that its COVIDSafe app has been “rarely used”.
Inventive AI accepted
Australia's Federal Court has opened the door to artificial intelligence being recognised as an inventor.
Services CIO heads south
The Victorian Government has hired Services Australia CIO Michael McNamara to lead a new digital arm of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Sky News slapped by YouTube
Sky News Australia has been suspended by YouTube after breaching its COVID-19 misinformation policy.