Archived News for IT Professionals

Google has been cleared of false and misleading conduct after the High Court upheld the company’s appeal from an earlier Federal Court ruling which concluded the search giant had contravened the Trade Practices Act.

NBN rolls out in Hobart

Fibre serves from the National Broadband Network (NBN) have been switched on in the Tasmanian Capital, with the service now extended to 1,800 homes and businesses in South Hobart.

Telstra ordered to amend Migration Plan

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has directed Telstra to improve its four processes that will support the migration of its customers onto the National Broadband Network (NBN).

Internet tracking on the nose finds Ovum

Internet analysis group Ovum has warned of possible turbulence for the internet economy as more than two-thirds of customers say ‘no’ to internet tracking.

NBN benefiting training and education finds study

A new study released by the National Broadband Network (NBN) claims that the service is already having a significant and positive impact on education.

NBN to double wireless and satellite speeds

The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced plans to deliver ‘even faster internet to the bush’ by doubling the speed capacity of its fixed-wireless and satellite services.

Northern Rivers fixed wireless rollout starts

The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has begun outlining plans to roll out its fixed wireless service to a number of small communities and rural residents in the Northern Rivers.

Telstra posts strong results

The nation’s largest telecommunication’s provider has posted a 1.7 per cent growth in profits for the six months to December 2012.

Victoria launches Digital Futures Fund Round 2

The Victorian Government has announced the launch of round two of the $11 million Digital Futures Fund, which is aimed at driving productivity growth through the innovative use of information and communication technology.

NSW to stick its head in the cloud

The New South Wales Government has called for expressions of interest for a ‘comprehensive trial of cloud-based computing’.

ACMA calls for spectrum licence contribution

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has called for contributions from interested stakeholders on its broad policy approach to spectrum licences that are not re-issued in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2 GHz, 3.4 GHz and 31 GHz bands.

Hays details ICT skills demand

Recruitment specialist Hays has released its Quarterly Report into the labour market, concluding that the country is experiencing a significant boom in demand for ICT professionals.

NBN goes live in ACT

The National Broadband Network (NBN) has been officially turned on in the nation’s capital, with fibre now covering over 4,000 homes and businesses in the suburbs of Gungahlin and Harrison.

NBN switched on in Toowoomba

Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has officially flicked the switch on the for the National Broadband Network (NBN) service at Toowoomba.

Smart phones reach saturation point

Nearly half of the country's adult population owns a smart phone, according to the latest round of statistics released by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

NSW overhauls ICT contract process

The New South Wales Government has announced a complete overhaul of its primary ICT services contract process in a bid to make it easier, simpler and more attractive for contractors to do business with the government.

Victoria moves to connect businesses with university ICT brainpower

The Victorian Government has announced a new initiative that will aim to connect small and medium sized companies with students studying ICT courses at university.

Applications open for digital dividend auction

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has called for applications from prospective bidders to participate in the April digital dividend auction.