Archived News for IT Professionals - June, 2013
The Federal Government has released its new digital economy strategy, which outlines the next steps towards making Australia one of the leading digital economies by 2020.
Queensland reforms health ICT system
The Queensland State Government is replacing its Hospital and Health Services accounting software with new system it says will put Queensland in line with National Health Reform guidelines.
SA launches high-tech hub
The South Australian Government has announced a new partnership between the business community and the Government to deliver a purpose-built technology hub.
ACMA releases NFC paper
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a new paper outlining potential legislative avenues used to regulate the use of near field communications (NFC) devices.
Internet killing off sports finds ABS
Children who spend extended periods on the Internet are much less likely to participate in sporting activities, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Optus kicks off 4G offering
Optus has kicked off its consumer 4G network over the week, launching the service in the nation’s capital.
Queensland delivers ICT reform
The Queensland Government has announced it will make ‘ICT open and accountable like never before’ after announcing its new IT dashboard.
Nominations open to name country's top businesswomen
Nominations for the Telstra’s 19th annual Business Women’s Awards, giving the nation’s top businesswomen the chance to share in the same accolades as Carolyn Creswell, Janine Allis and Margot Spalding.
ACCC finalises Telstra's wholesale ADSL pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it has completed its final inquiry to set the terms and conditions for Telstra’s wholesale ADSL service.
Applications open for digital economy programs
The Federal Government has announced applications for $10.4 million of funding to assist local governments and small businesses get online have opened.
Government launches cloud strategy
The Federal Government has launched the new National Strategy for Cloud Computing, which outlines the government’s future vision for using cloud computing to boost innovation and productivity across the country’s digital economy.
Optus the 'best of a bad bunch' says Russell I
n a remarkably candid interview with ABC’s Inside Business program, Optus CEO Kevin Russell has described his company as the ‘best of a bad bunch’, and slammed Australian carriers as complacent and self-aggrandising.
Telstra moves on asbestos crisis
Telstra has announced it will move to immediately implement a range of initiatives aimed at countering the threat of asbestos in its copper trenches.
Traffic set to boom says Cisco
Internet traffic is set to treble between 2012 to 2017, according to the latest report by international internet technology giant Cisco.