Archived News for IT Professionals - September, 2021
Call to split cyber bill
Emergency laws could be rushed through to help businesses fend off major cyber attacks.
Services sticks with weak certificates
Services Australia says it is not changing its COVID vaccine certificate despite them being easily faked.
AI aimed at next pandemic
Researchers are attempting to use artificial intelligence to predict the next pandemic.
Landsat 9 boosts orbital view
The world's most advanced land-monitoring satellite has been launched into orbit.
'eNose' aimed at lung issues
Experts are working on an electronic nose that can analyse ‘breathprints’ to spot health conditions.
China bans crypto trades
China has announced that transactions of crypto-currencies are now illegal...
DNA data to drive change
Experts say data from the genome and epigenome will help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
Liberal links reviewed
South Australia’s Office of Public Integrity (OPI) is investigating the state Liberal Party's use of campaign software.
Australia Post making big tech move
Australia Post says it is nearing the end of a massive telecommunications transformation.
NSW employs SA home app
New South Wales is looking at facial recognition and geolocation to help it control its home quarantine system.
Experts urge nuclear training
Australia’s new submarine deal will require a generation of nuclear specialists to be trained.
Green AI shaking up ASX
A UK-based data analytics firm is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help activist investors maximise profits.
Locals spot gamma-ray source
ANU astrophysicists have uncovered the previously unknown origin of gamma-rays.
Sims ascends to global body
ACCC Chair Rod Sims has accepted a new role with the International Competition Network.
Argo network to improve outlook
A new way of measuring ocean temperatures could lead to more accurate modelling of global warming.
Passport tech questioned
Tech experts say Australia is heading for a patchwork vaccine passport system that may not meet international standards.