Archived News for IT Professionals - June, 2020
A new partnership aims to install specialised 3D-printers on submarines.
SA set for space hub
South Australia will be the site of Australia’s space mission control, forming the heart of the nation’s first space hub.
Agency acquiring at high rate
Services Australia has bought over 35,000 laptops and monitors since the COVID-19 outbreak began.
Bendy electrodes for next-gen tech
Australian researchers have developed a new type of flexible, recyclable electrodes for next-generation technology.
Firms quiet facial tech
Microsoft says it is holding off on selling facial recognition to US police departments.
Locals design anti-mine 'bot
Australian scientists are designing robots to detect and deactivate landmines.
NBN Co testing re-scheduler
NBN Co is testing a new tool to combat the high volume of poorly-timed technician appointments.
Diverse help offered online
Experts are creating a new online learning community aimed at helping classrooms become more inclusive of the diverse learning needs of students.
Giant satellite gets set
After years of design and prototyping, experts are ready to build the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in Western Australia – set to be the world’s largest telescope.
ABC prepares to cut
The ABC has asked staff to volunteer for redundancies, but jobs cuts should be on the way.
AI senses staff comfort
Computer scientists are using artificial intelligence to measure staff comfort and concentration at work.
Atoms assembled in new way
Australian researchers have come up with a high-tech way to assemble single nanoparticles for futuristic devices.
Blockchain for books tested
Blockchain technology could help Australian book publishers survive and thrive.
Face scans help fire victims
Authorities have used face-scanning technology to verify identities for bushfire payments.
Locals set CCS record
Australian researchers have set a record for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) using a high-tech sponge filled with tiny magnets.
Optus to help legal ID
Optus has been ordered to hand over the details of a customer accused of defamation over a Google review.