Archived News for IT Professionals
Computer networks of the major political parties were affected by a recent hack.
Telstra counts NBN cost
Telstra says profits are down as the NBN takes away its wholesale fixed-line customers.
Mars mission wrapped
NASA's Opportunity rover mission is at an end after almost 15 years exploring the surface of Mars.
US issues laser warning
A new US Government report warns China and Russia are both developing space-based weapons.
Gift of consistency for Christmas Island
Work is nearly complete on a transformative telecoms cable from Singapore to Christmas Island.
NBN underperformance measured
The ACCC has found the NBN is underserving one in 10 of its customers.
New funds for child safety
The Government has put up $10 million to improve the tools to keep Australian children safe online.
Optus hit with $10m fine
Optus has been fined $10 million for misleading customers over digital purchases.
Guilty plea in AMP grift
A former AMP contractor has pleaded guilty to illegally access of personal details of customers.
Parliament hacked
Authorities are scrambling to investigate an apparent hack on the federal parliament’s computer network.
Milky Way mapped in detail
New research has produced a more accurate map of our galaxy and revealed its true shape – warped and twisted.
Huawei issues assurance in WA
The WA Government has demanded assurances from embattled tech firm Huawei that it can deliver on a $200 million project.
Labor promises NBN improvements
The ALP may write down the value of the NBN to make access more affordable.
Low-power light reactions tested
RMIT experts say using solar power to drive chemical manufacturing would lead to enormous energy savings.
Optus 5G goes live
Optus has switched on a 5G home broadband site, making it Australia’s first commercial 5G outfit.
RMS IT deal goes to India
An Indian firm has been awarded a controversial NSW Government IT outsourcing deal.
ACIC face-scan fail slammed
The Auditor-General has described ACIC’s failed biometric identification database as “deficient in almost every significant respect”.
Data missing for STEM teachers
A new report has linked a STEM teacher shortage in NSW to lack of data on who is qualified.
Federal ad spend tops $200m
The Federal Government has spent over $200 million on advertising since the beginning of last year.