Archived News for IT Professionals
Australian scientists have set a new record for solar cell efficiency.
Classrooms could train AI
Experts say classroom-style learning could become the norm for programming ethical, trustworthy robots.
Border Force hails blockchain trades
Border Force is celebrating a successful trial of blockchain-based cross-border document trades.
FOI scheme undermined
Australia’s “broken” Freedom of Information system is allowing the Coalition to “unlawfully” block requests.
IBM in the room for Defence deal
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has found serious conflicts of interest in IBM’s work for the Department of Defence.
Dark matter lab growing
The Southern Hemisphere’s first underground dark matter physics laboratory should be ready by the end of the year.
Big boost for quantum control
Australian researchers say they have solved the big problem of how to control millions of qubits in a quantum computer.
Leaders agree to data network
State and federal ministers have agreed to a new sharing regime dubbed the ‘Australian Data Network’.
Science survey shows high trust
Nine in ten Australians trust science and scientists, according to a new survey.
Auto-visa plan continues
Australia’s attempt to create an automated visa system is costing more money, but may not be moving closer to completion.
Leak tech spread in Tasmania
TasWater has implemented a high-tech leakage management system that can detect the sound of leaks.
Experts fold high-tech blocks
Researchers are using an ancient Japanese artform to guide the design of new metamaterials.
AI sectors soaring
The value of the global AI services market is expected to hit US$500 billion by 2025.
Feds detail tech desires
The Federal Government has laid out its new safety expectations for tech firms.
Telcos slammed for speed claims
Court action has been launched against Telstra, Optus and TPG for allegedly misleading consumers over NBN maximum speeds.
Telstra buys GP booking
Telstra Health is buying GP clinical and practice management software company MedicalDirector for $350 million.
Local makes ancient maths find
An Australian expert has decoded what may be the world’s oldest example of applied geometry.