Archived News for IT Professionals
Optus has been fined $1.5 million for misleading customers about their transition to the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Scammers took $4.7m in 2017
The competition watchdog says scammers swindled nearly $4.7 million from Australian businesses in 2017.
Health app for teens revealed
A new program launched this week aims to improve young people’s unhealthy lifestyle behaviours.
Maths/science link studied
Universities are studying how important high school mathematics study is for success in tertiary-level science courses.
Bitcoin power cost counted
New research suggests the digital mining of virtual coins has a very tangible cost.
DHS gets gear upgrade
The federal Department of Human Services has announced $27.4 million worth of deals for thousands of new PCs, tablets and monitors.
Health studies getting tech edge
The Department of Health is looking at new ways to allow scientists to collaborate on public health research, using blockchain encryption.
Lobby responds to NBN switch plan
The telecom industry has responded to a push for National Broadband Network (NBN) carriage service providers to reconnect consumers to their legacy systems during the migration to the NBN.
Rio moving on robo-rail
Rio Tinto’s autonomous train network in the Pilbara has gained safety approval.
CSIRO science gets new ears
Upgrades at CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope will let astronomers ‘hear’ a wider range of objects in space.
Computer learns to move like mammals
Scientists have built a computer system modelled on the human brain, which learned to navigate like a mammal.
Experts improve BCI learning
Swiss researchers say they improved the method for training brain-computer interfaces.
Federal funds for Pacific cable
The Federal Government is funding an undersea telecommunications cable to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
Telstra reflects on NBN effect
Telstra says increased competition provided by the NBN will extend its financial pain.
Budget brings STEM boost
This week’s federal Budget includes a range of funding for universities and research infrastructure.
Federal face database questioned
Legal experts say Australia’s new facial recognition scheme is open to misuse.