Archived News for IT Professionals - March, 2015
Chicken wire linked on the nano-scale could be the key to real-time, high throughput DNA sequencing, which would revolutionise medical research and testing.
High-tech, high-speed, highways of the body
Australian research engineers have created a ‘Google Maps’ view of the body.
Attempts at protection in new TPP leak
The latest leaks of the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership show the Australian Government making some attempt to avoid its big pitfalls.
Study seeks to fill e-voting pitfalls
Researchers are looking at potential risks and benefits in the future of mobile e-voting.
Tech boss slams NBN's node plan
The founder of one the nation’s most successful broadband companies has slammed the technological choices underpinning the NBN.
ASIC welcomes more metadata
ASIC say it needs access to private telecommunications to function properly.
Locals help Bloomberg's big fund
Global finance giant Bloomberg has joined with the Australian Government on a $100 million health program.
Easily-avoided metadata bill continues
The Senate will vote on the Government’s metadata retention bill today, and it appears almost certain to pass with the blessing of the party technically considered the Opposition.
WA's new tech office to inform reform
The Western Australian Government has set up a new office to guide ICT reform.
Workforce warned before robot revolution
Robots will change the Australian workforce in the next decade, according to some.
Concerns ignored as Data Bill rolls ahead
Legal experts say neither the Federal Government nor the Opposition have given a proper justification for new data retention laws.
Hydro helps Costa Rica reach full green
Costa Rica has filled 100 per cent of its 2015 energy demand with renewable sources.
New deals see more schools go to Anittel
Australian IT company Anittel has secured a $2 million deal with a group of schools in Western Australia.
Tech tools give real lessons through fake patients
Researchers are working on an advanced suite of diagnostic simulation tools in South Australia.
Vote hacking backdoor slammed
A serious flaw in New South Wales’ electronic voting service – iVote – could have seen votes changed, experts say.
Caution urged on android advice
Members of the superannuation sector have warned about the risks of relying on technology and robo-advisers.
Data bill meets mild resistance
The Federal Government's controversial data retention bill is expected to pass parliament's lower house today, amid uproar from the media and public.
3D-Printing makes big leap from light bed
An incredible new technique could be the next big advance in 3D-printing.
Nano-piano soundtracks dawn of new recording
Engineers have built a ‘nano-piano’ to demonstrate a high-tech new recording medium.
Industry rising against data laws
Some of Australia’s biggest publishers will take up arms against the Federal Government’s Data Retention Bill, and experts say their cause is just.