Archived News for IT Professionals - July, 2024
Telstra has been fined $1.5 million by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for failing to adequately protect its customers from scams and fraud.
Hydrogen backup for phone towers
A 10 kW renewable hydrogen generator will provide backup power for a telecommunications tower in Victoria.
Microsoft bails on AI spot
Microsoft has relinquished its board observer seat at OpenAI following antitrust scrutiny.
Tech sweep ordered
A comprehensive audit will be conducted into all internet-facing technology used by Commonwealth agencies.
Telstra lists private numbers
Telstra has accidentally disclosed thousands of unlisted phone numbers.
Robodebt inaction questioned
In the year since the Royal Commission's report on the Robodebt, no public servants have been investigated for breaches of the Australian Public Service (APS) Code of Conduct.
Top secret cloud coming
The Australian Government says a new partnership with Amazon Web Services will enhance national security.
Crypto crowd probed
Cryptocurrency investors are more likely to hold non-mainstream political views and exhibit certain psychological traits ...
AI job boost predicted
Artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to create up to 200,000 AI-related jobs in Australia by 2030, new findings suggest.
CSIRO expands super-computing
CSIRO has partnered with Dell to develop an advanced high-performance computing (HPC) system named Virga.
Gift issues uncovered
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been found to have significant issues with managing ...
Social media harm suggested
Researchers have investigated whether a marked decline in youth mental health is linked to social media.
Telcos agree to Google deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted undertakings from Telstra and Optus amid its ongoing investigation into Google's search services.