Archived News for IT Professionals - April, 2018
Rio Tinto is buying more robo-drills to “create a safer working environment and boost productivity”.
CEFC funds high-tech meters
The CEFC has given $5 million in support for a company that makes energy-saving thermostats.
Low speed linked to MTM
The outgoing boss of the NBN says government policy is behind some slow speeds.
NBN makes uni links
NBN Co has announced major collaborations with the University of Melbourne (UoM) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
New funds for local supercomputer
The Federal Government has put up $70 million for a “next generation” supercomputer.
Telstra fined for billing rip-off
Telstra has been fined $10 million for signing up mobile customers for ‘premium billing’ without their knowledge or agreement.
Quantum effect scaled up
A mind-bending physics experiment has demonstrated quantum entanglement in massive objects.
'Smart wheel' idea gets rolling
A tech competition has led to the development of ‘smart steering wheels’ that can sense the early stages of driver fatigue.
ARC centre for high-tech med
A new centre dedicated to advanced medical 3D-printing has been launched this week.
Advocates allege Sky Muster misuse
NBN Co has been accused of misusing its Sky Muster satellite service.
Andrews outlines power payments
The Victorian Government says it will pay people to find better power deals, in a plan the Opposition has labelled a “bribe”.
New site seeks cancer data
Twiggy Forrest has launched a universal database for cancer patients to share their medical records.
Queensland keeping facial tech
The Queensland Government is keeping facial recognition software installed for the Commonwealth Games in place, but will not say when it will be used.
Telehealth innovator gets venture funds
A CSIRO firm has secured funding for its advanced video telehealth platform.
TV lobby wants tighter 'net rules
The Australian TV lobby wants Facebook and Google to be more transparent ...
NASA launches new planet-spotter
NASA is launching a new planet-hunting probe on the back of a SpaceX rocket this week.
NBN issues soar
An official report reveals complaints about the NBN soared more than 200 per cent over the last six months of last year.
Bushfire digitised for VR view
Researchers have recreated the searing experience of a bushfire from the safety of a virtual reality headset.
CRC to forge health-data links
A $200 million Digital Health CRC has been launched to improve the use of data in the health system.
Digital hub for satellite data
Experts have created a new outlet to access up-to-date satellite data at the click of a button.
Tiny probe for body temp
Australian engineers have invented a tiny fibre-optic probe that can measure temperature and see deep inside the body.