Archived News for IT Professionals - June, 2020
Australian researchers have made it possible to 3D print tailor-made heart stents...
Atlassian plans wood HQ
Australian tech firm Atlassian has announced plans to build the world's tallest hybrid timber tower for its new headquarters.
Big boost for eSafety office
The Federal Government says a $10 million boost to the eSafety Commissioner’s budget will help local cyber safety.
Fitbit bid questioned
Regulators are concerned about the amount of data Google would have access to if its buys Fitbit.
ISPs in court over speed claims
Dodo and iPrimus are being taken to court for alleged misleading broadband speed claims.
New tool in 'voice spoof' fight
Australian researchers have developed a new technique to protect consumers from being scammed through ‘voice-spoofing’ attacks.
Scams swindle $630m
Scammers used new technologies to rip about $630 million off Australians last year.
Spin conductors tested
Australian researchers have reviewed exciting new candidates for next-generation spintronics.
Tech heads set on seas
CSIRO and Microsoft are partnering to tackle plastic waste and illegal fishing.
Weather used for green boost
Authorities are using weather forecasts for optimise renewable energy output.
Big finds expected from SKA
Australia will soon be home to half of the most sensitive telescope ever.
Female CEOs bring millions
New research shows Australian companies do better when they have more women in leadership.
Finkel calls for efficiency
Australia’s chief scientist says the nation must do more to lift energy efficiency.
Lizards in live evolution
There is a type of small Australian lizard that sits in an interesting evolutionary middle ground.
PM hints at attack
Scott Morrison gave a vague address about cyber-security last week, and now experts have fleshed out his message.
Warning over COVID payback
New figures suggest Australia’s big money COVID-19 responses will not require serious austerity to repay.
NBN admits misleading
NBN Co has been found to have misled Canberra consumers about needing to move to the broadband network.
Entanglement record set
Chinese researchers have used quantum entanglement to send an encrypted message further than ever before.
Sensors set on water use
CSIRO scientists are working to maximise every drop of irrigation water for farmers.