Archived News for IT Professionals
Big firms fail to make NBN guarantees
The big telcos will not guarantee that customers’ speeds on the National Broadband Network.
Experts aim for quantum privacy
Experts have outlined what could be an important way for sensitive data to be processed on quantum computers.
Legal threats in BCC dispute
A local tech firm has threatened sue Brisbane City Council over a contract dispute.
MacGibbon to lead new cyber force
The Prime Minister’s cyber security adviser has been picked to lead a new Cyber Security Centre.
Two dark markets squashed
International security forces have brought down two big dark web marketplaces.
Foxtel funds go unexplained
The Federal Government has given Foxtel $30 million for more sports coverage, but has not explained how it was chosen or why.
Digital doctors concern AMA
The AMA is sceptical about the rise of online doctors and health services.
New law could compel backdoors
The Federal Government has launched legislation for cyber abilities that may not be possible.
SheHacks shakes male basis
New ideas, business opportunities and career connections have been brewed at the world's biggest female hackathon in Melbourne.
Smart gloves can translate signs
Engineers in the US have invented gloves that can translate sign language into text.
Defence slows in cloud move
Work on the Defence department’s billion-dollar new data centre capability has been set back.
Review seeks space options
The Federal Government has announced a review that could lead to the creation of an Australian space agency.
Brain apps may not do much
Research suggests commercial brain training apps mostly just improve the ability to play brain training apps.
NT picked for battery factory
Australian company Energy Renaissance has announced plans to build a giant battery factory in Darwin.
Code released for better body tracking
Researchers have developed a way to detect and monitor human body language.
Telstra tech head moving on
Telstra’s chief scientist Hugh Bradlow is retiring after 22 years at the telco.