Archived News for IT Professionals - November, 2020
An Australian telescope has scanned over 3 million galaxies to create a new atlas of the Universe.
Banks lax on tech risks
Australia’s big banks have been slammed for their lax cyber security practices.
Big boost for heat-power
Australian researchers say their new breakthrough could unlock body-heat powered personal devices.
UK launching tech regulator
The UK is setting up a new watchdog for Google, Facebook and other tech giants.
New head for plasma lab
ANSTO has appointed one of the world’s leading plasma accelerator experts as its Leader of the Centre for Accelerator Science.
Big buzz around sound building
Engineers are using high-frequency sound waves can be used to build new materials.
Audit finds Census issues
An audit has warned that not all the lessons of the 2016 Census failure have been learned.
Jail time for missile leak
An ex-Raytheon engineer has been sentenced to prison for taking technical information to China.
Sydney Water works watched
NSW utility Sydney Water has signed a new software deal to keep tabs on its $4 billion transformation.
Apple settles on slowed phones
Apple has reached a $150 million settlement over ‘throttling’ in the US.
Robodebt rests with PM
Analysis shows the Federal Government’s Robodebt failure is very much Scott Morrison’s problem.
ASIO warns of online grooming
ASIO has launched a public awareness campaign about foreign spies on social media.