Archived News for IT Professionals - May, 2022
The ACCC’s response to NBN Co’s broadband pricing model could open the door to broad reform.
Broadcom seeks big cloud deal
Computer chipmaker Broadcom is looking to buy cloud computing company VMware in a US$61 billion deal.
Health tech spend for Tas.
Tasmania has announced a major investment in digital health, aimed at improving patient care.
High tech car site backed
The NSW Government has announced $9.5 million worth of funding to build the largest government-run autonomous vehicle testing site in the southern hemisphere.
Insider swindles DHA files
Details have emerged about a serious data breach by a federal government contractor.
Schools graduate to VPP
New South Wales has launched the largest school-based renewable energy trial in Australia.
State stands cyber team
The WA Government has created a strike team to help departments and agencies to improve their cybersecurity posture.
VR tested in aged care
A new study suggests virtual reality has the power to transform the day-to-day lives of aged care residents.
ATSE requests STEM focus
Tech advocates are urging the new Australian Government to urgently decarbonise the economy and invest in the STEM workforce.
Big names losing NBN market
New figures show major telcos are losing market share for NBN services to smaller providers.
SA breach numbers grow
South Australia’s Treasurer says over 90,000 public servants are now involved in a payroll data breach.
Vic. circles digital ID
Victorian government agencies are in talks over a switch to digital driver's licences.
Night light powers new cells
UNSW researchers have worked out how to harvest energy from light at night.
EU tightens tech protection
The EU is imposing tougher cyber security rules for energy facilities and other key sectors.
Local black hole snapped
Researchers have obtained the first image of the black hole at the centre of our galaxy.
Nano-MRI backed
Government funding is fast-tracking development of a new technology to precisely image aggressive brain cancers and guide treatment.
Tractor tech hitting infrastructure
High-tech tractors have been linked to powerline damage in South Australia.