Archived News for IT Professionals - February, 2022
Sims speaks on competition shift
ACCC boss Rod Sims says weak market regulations could push people toward populist solutions.
Hackers punish Putin
Some of the response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not come from governments ...
New neuron implanted in plant
Swedish researchers have used an artificial neuron to control a Venus flytrap.
Software plots natural selection
New software that simulates evolution could see life-saving therapeutics developed in days instead of years.
SWIFT action suggested
The world’s main international payments network could be weaponised against Russia.
Big grant for fibre link
Questions have been asked about a $520,000 project to upgrade NBN services for a single business ...
iVote fail leaves polls questioned
The NSW Electoral Commission is involved in court action over the results of recent elections.
Big firms blocking green drive
Analysts have accused major corporate ‘influencers’ of blocking action against global warming.
Australia pledges cyber help
Australia has promised cyber support as the risk of war in Europe continues.
CBT tested on game addiction
Cognitive behavioural therapy has been tested on the symptoms of gaming and internet addiction.
CEFC backs cleantech fund
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has launched a specialist cleantech fund manager.
Five Eyes focus on trade cartels
The nations of the Five Eyes alliance have agreed to focus on collusion in international trade.
TPG to share Telstra network
TPG has signed a 10-year deal with Telstra to share mobile network and spectrum.
Old school investor slams new wave
Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner says cryptocurrencies are “like a venereal disease”.
Pay deal for gig drivers
Amazon Flex drivers have been granted enforceable minimum pay rates for the first time in the world.
End date set for ISS
NASA will let the International Space Station (ISS) plummet back to Earth in 2031.