Archived News for IT Professionals
Cisco has contradicted Peter Dutton’s claims that the government’s decryption bill will not result in “back doors” in their products.
Nine-Fairfax merge maintained
The merger of Fairfax and Nine appears likely to go ahead, despite a recent share price slump.
Protection plan for city square
Melbourne's Federation Square has been put up for heritage protection ...
Leaves seen in new detail
New imaging and modelling technologies are transforming the field of plant science.
Gloves grasp at virtual future
Engineers are working on new gloves that let users touch, grasp and manipulate virtual objects.
Apple issues decryption warning
Apple says the Federal Government’s new decryption bill could create security weaknesses and force it to spy on users.
AWS locations leaked
Wikileaks has published the locations of Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres.
India upholds high-tech database
India's highest court has upheld the legality of a controversial biometric identity database.
MPs seek TPP changes
Crossbenchers are seeking to amend the government's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement.
Scientists want new eyes on Australia
The Australian Academy of Science says a ‘downward-looking telescope’ should be used to unlock Australia’s hidden mineral wealth.
Adelaide uni signs arms deal
Student activists have rallied against “weapons research” at the University of Adelaide.
Exploitation claim hits city council
Brisbane has been accused of ignoring allegations of unfair and unlawful treatment of sub-contracted IT workers.
Plant study could boost bio-tech
Australian scientists have helped visualise a complex and critical part of photosynthesis.
AI effective at mental forecast
A global study has found AI can perform better than doctors at predicting mental health outcomes.
Gut sensor pill coming
An electronic capsule that measures gases in the gut could be available within just a few years.
Local tech taken underground
CSIRO has announced it will compete in a high-tech US military mapping competition.
MYOB fields takeover bid
Shares in accounting software company MYOB have soared after a takeover bid from New York-based private equity firm KKR.
New office for robo-cars
The Federal Government has created a new body to help prepare for the pending arrival of automated vehicles.
Tech firms face spy chip claims
Report say tech giants have been infiltrated by malicious computer chips inserted by Chinese spies.
Laser leaders take Nobel
The Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to three researchers, including for the first time in 55 years, a woman.