Archived News for IT Professionals - January, 2018
The City of Melbourne is considering making an official move against a planned Apple store at Federation Square.
NAPLAN tech checks dumped
The Education Council has announced “robo-marking” will not be used to assess NAPLAN tests.
New funds for weapon exports
The Federal Government wants Australia to become one of the world’s largest arms exporters.
Bug bugs crawl from German lab
German researchers have created tiny, soft robots that can jump, swim and crawl like a caterpillar — all while carrying cargo.
CSIRO signs up ocean drones
CSIRO has partnered with ocean technology start-up, Saildrone, to improve measurement and monitoring in Australian waters and the Southern Ocean.
High tech expert honoured
Quantum physicist Professor Michelle Yvonne Simmons has been named Australian of the Year.
Regulator questions Sky sale
British regulators say Rupert Murdoch’s planned takeover of Sky is not in the public interest ...
Sub work coming
The Federal Government says Lockheed Martin’s $700 million submarine contract will create up to 200 jobs.
EPFL reveals brain-linked hand
Swiss engineers have unveiled a lightweight and portable hand exoskeleton that can be controlled by the brain.
Robots trained for mine safety
Researchers are helping underground mining vehicles navigate autonomously through tough conditions.
Cloud concerns in US court
A US court case could open up access troves of private data, including that of Australians.
Cyber standards criticised
A former ASIO director general says Australia’s cybersecurity abilities are "relatively weak" ...
New regulation for genetic editing
Australia’s genetic modification laws are in line for a shake up in response to new technologies.
Scientists link DNA databases
Queensland scientists are harnessing massive banks of genetic information to shed new light on modifiable health risks underlying common diseases.
ANZ and UTS seek AI underwriting
The University of Technology Sydney is working with ANZ to inject artificial intelligence into insurance underwriting.
Adelaide to host nanosatellite centre
Adelaide’s western suburbs will soon host a mission control centre for dozens of tiny satellites.
NBN defends slow FTTN
Official figures suggest only a quarter of NBN fibre-to-the-node connections can reach the claimed top speed.
Google upset at visa change
Google says it has had to change its recruitment plans after the Federal Government's 457 visa changes.