Archived News for IT Professionals
The federal cyber security agency has launched a new automatic service to protect essential government agencies.
Mysterious pulse picked up from space
Astronomers have discovered unusual signals coming from the centre of our galaxy.
Real studies drive economic Nobel
Three experts share the 2021 Nobel prize in economics for showing how economics works in the physical world.
ACCC allows MS deal
The competition regulator says it will not get in the way of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Nuance.
AWS wants cyber bills slowed
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is concerned about Australia’s keenness for cyber security regulation.
Joyce threatens online giants
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says the Federal Government will regulate social media giants.
Mirror sandwich feeds excitons
Australian engineers have come up with a high-tech ‘sandwich’ for the next generation of electronics.
Experts suggests Intelligence role
A new report calls for an Intelligence Minister portfolio to co-ordinate the government's national security response.
COVIDSafe delivers little use
The COVIDSafe app has cost $9 million so far, but has not uncovered any close contacts during the current outbreaks.
Local firm eyes electric skies
A Melbourne-based startup is attempting to bring electric flying taxis to Australia.
Telcos slam NBN concessions
Australia’s big telcos say NBN Co needs to stop profiting off prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns.
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.