Archived News for IT Professionals - November, 2021
Some of Australia’s most advanced technology has been used to survey groundwater in NSW.
Big home shift studied
NBN Co and CSIRO have issued a report on Australia’s big ‘work-from-home’ experiment.
NBN boosts winding back
The ACCC says over three-quarters of NBN customers are now connected on high speed services.
Turnitin purchase approved
Regulators say they will not stop the merger of two major anti-plagiarism firms.
New site for robo-reasoning
A new research centre in South Australia says it will use AI to improve a range of industries.
China crypto-crackdown continues
Chinese authorities say crypto mining could jeopardise efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Nanotube forests simplified
Australian researchers have come up with a new, simple way to grow an army of tiny carbon nanotubes.
Screen split assessed
New research finds that for children, not all forms of screen time are made equal.
Uni cyber guidance updated
The Federal Government says its new guidelines will strengthen Australia's university sector to withstand foreign interference.
Feds want tech protections
The Federal Government is pushing new principles for private companies to secure critical technologies ...
PM plugs tech edge
The Prime Minister says the AUKUS deal will also be used to share cutting edge technology.
Metals make next-gen pump
Australian engineers have used special metals to construct pumps with no moving parts.
Rolls-Royce readies small reactors
Rolls-Royce says it has the funding to develop mini nuclear reactors, and is encouraging Australia to get involved.
Basslink bows to administration
Basslink has gone into administration owing $70 million to the Tasmanian government.
Big plans hinge on rare skills
Experts say a skills shortage could put the government’s cyber strategy at risk.
Measures to protect quantum tech
The Federal Government says it wants to secure critical technology supply chains.