Archived News for IT Professionals

The Federal Government has launched the new National Strategy for Cloud Computing, which outlines the government’s future vision for using cloud computing to boost innovation and productivity across the country’s digital economy.

Optus the 'best of a bad bunch' says Russell I

n a remarkably candid interview with ABC’s Inside Business program, Optus CEO Kevin Russell has described his company as the ‘best of a bad bunch’, and slammed Australian carriers as complacent and self-aggrandising.

Telstra moves on asbestos crisis

Telstra has announced it will move to immediately implement a range of initiatives aimed at countering the threat of asbestos in its copper trenches.

Traffic set to boom says Cisco

Internet traffic is set to treble between 2012 to 2017, according to the latest report by international internet technology giant Cisco.

NSW secures CeBIT for three years

The New South Wales Government has announced Sydney has secured CeBIT Australia, the Asia Pacific arm of the world’s largest trade fair, for 2014 through to 2016.

New research to boost intercontinental connectivity

New research coming out of the United States is promising to significantly boost the speed of Australia’s internet connection with the rest of the world.

iiNet joins 4G fray

Internet service provider iiNet has joined the national 4G fray, launching new 4G fleet plans that will give business customers ‘more flexibility to stay connected while doing business on the go’.

NBN announces ACT deal

The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has reached an agreement with TransACT/iiNet for the purchase of TransACT’s fibre-to-the-premises network in the ACT.

Telstra ups 4G push

Telstra has turned on its 1500^th 4G base station as part of a billion dollar, nationwide program to extend 4G mobile coverage to 66 per cent of the Australian population by the end of next month.

Clouds risky business warns Adelaide

Adelaide University has warned the nation’s business leaders to be aware of the risks associated with cloud computing, not just its many advantages.

Australia Post urges net safety

Australia Post has marked the start of National Cyber Security Awareness week by urging Australians to stay vigilant in their online transactions.

NSW announces new telecommunications purchasing scheme

The New South Wales Government has announced a new telecommunications scheme, covering the procurement of operation telecommunications equipment, infrastructure and services.

Pilot TD-LTE launches in Canberra

Optus has announced the official launch of its pilot stage of its time-division long-term evolution (TD LTE) network, with the trial launching in Canberra earlier today.

Round five DEP opens

The Federal Government is calling for applications for more NBN backed initiatives under round five of the Digital Enterprise Program (DEP).

Telstra kickstarts app hackathon

Telstra has joined forces with Pollenizer to bring together 50 of the nation’s top designers, developers, engineers and entrepreneurs for its inaugural ‘Appiness’ hackathon.

ACS launches employment survey

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has launched the annual survey of the Australian ICT sector, seeking to gather a complete statistical breakdown of the workforce to take to directly engage with the Federal Government.

CSIRO launches new robot whitepaper

A new breed of industrial robots and a revolutionary set of new ICT systems could soon transform Australia’s manufacturing sector, leading to safer environments and more efficient factories, according CSIRO’s latest whitepaper.

$20 million for new telehealth initiatives

The Federal Government has pledged $20.3 million to be shared between nine cutting edge telehealth projects that will use the National Broadband Network to pilot new methods of health care delivery.

NT throws $15 million to fix ICT

The Northern Territory Government has announced it will set aside $15.6 million for the state’s ICT systems.

ACMA announces digital dividend auction results

The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced the results from the digital dividend spectrum, with a troika of the nation’s ISPs securing some of the most sort after spectrum bands.