Archived News for IT Professionals - April, 2022
Major universities have backed calls for the creation of a new body focussed on funding defence-related research.
Ex-chief calls for frigate shift
Australia should scrap its $45 billion future frigate program, according to a former navy chief.
Crypto knocked by reporting
New analysis has found media reporting on cryptocurrencies could explain their volatility.
Musk makes Twitter move
Elon Musk is buying Twitter for $61.4 billion in one of the biggest leveraged buyout deals in history.
Next-gen batteries advanced
Local engineers say they are closer to developing a more sustainable, rechargeable ‘organic’ battery.
Trivago slammed for suggestions
Online hotel-booking company Trivago has been fined $44.7 million for misleading consumers.
Unis get defence funds
Two universities have secured new funding to develop and build Australia's sovereign defence industry.
Locals fly UK drones
Dozens of ADF pilots are in the United Kingdom on a secretive mission to remotely operate British armed drones.
CSIRO backs next-gen tech
CSIRO has announced $50 million in new investments towards growing national issues.
Health requests dumped
Services Australia says it is scrapping historical medical record requests...
Mandatory reporting going live
Australian firms must now adhere to mandatory cyber security incident reporting.
Materials tamed for modulator
Experts have created a new device that should improve future electronics.
Twitter tussles with Musk bid
Twitter appears to be cutting off Elon Musk’s attempt to take control.
Visa powers in tech regulations
Cyber-spies appear to be the target of new visa cancellation powers.
Teleportation avoids loss
Queensland researchers have shown that teleportation can be used to avoid loss in quantum communication channels.