Archived News for IT Professionals - August, 2013
The Melbourne Airport is the latest Australian group to try to enhance its social ties with China, engaging with the nation’s most popular social media platform; Weibo.
Texts tested ahead of fiery times
Victoria’s Emergency services will now alert people via text message on all mobile networks if there are dangers in their area, with tests going on over the weekend.
Experts warn of school tablet cyber-bully liability
Two legal experts from the University of Canberra have warned against schools’ complacency on cyber-bullying, saying a school could be sued in some circumstances.
Lessons in discretion from AOL CEO
The chief of AOL Inc has apologised in a memo after showing exactly how not to fire an executive.
Online uni to rival the big guns
An online university has shouldered the modest challenge of taking on the ivy-bedecked likes of Yale and Harvard.
Data portal for business, urban planning
A new study from the University of Melbourne aims to make one of the world’s most liveable cities even more liveable.
Assange sees good signs of dip in US cyber-spying
One of the world’s leading campaigners for internet freedom says the US Government pledge to back off on rampant digital spying is a win for whistleblowers and private citizens.
Facebook tries getting trendy
Social media outlets are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from each other, with news Facebook has poached Twitter’s Trending Topics feature.
Google adds 79 software patents to open-use list
Google has donated 79 patents to a list of 'safe' designs to accelerate the pace of computing innovation.
Hard drive storage density spirals
A twisted new particle could be the key to new information storage techniques of incredible density.
Huawei looks for new Australian friends
One of the world’s largest mobile phone providers is chipping away at the local market, with Huawei putting on workshops to increase its procurement on Australian shores.
Push for wearable tech in regional Vic
ICT Geelong has launched an initiative to get people interested in wearable sensors and computing technologies in the regional area.
SATA souped-up for new speeds
The new standards have been finalised for the next generation of storage drives, with the launch of SATA 3.2 and SATA Express.
Smart implants step up brain-data link
Human tests have been carried out on a mind-bending new device planted deep in the brain, which could lead to a new generation of 'smart' medical implants that can be re-programmed after they have been installed.
Wi-Fi bin watches you watching it
A high-tech rubbish bin from a UK start-up company does more than just collect garbage.
SA brings Wi-Fi to the people
The South Australian Government has put up $1 million to combine with the Adelaide Council’s $500,000 to provide free high-speed wireless internet across large parts of the city.
Battle for 700MHz band far from over
The Police Federation of Australia has vowed to be rigorous in its push to reserve the 700MHz frequency on 4G networks for emergency services only.
Boost to R&D, ICT start-ups
The Federal Government has increased its funding to encourage small to medium companies to invest in research and development, according to its recent economic update.
Buck-passing while Tas. NBN grinds to halt
The Premier of Tasmania is looking for work on NBN towers to continue, with slow progress and job losses hindering the entire sector.
Countdown to WiFi free-for-all
One of the most-lauded inventions to come from Australia is nearing the end of its patented life.
IT hiring favours short-term
Some big companies are moving to fill IT positions on a temporary or contingent basis, an authority on hiring says.