Archived News for IT Professionals
Internet Service Provider Internode has launched its new Fibre Phone service over the National Broadband Network.
CSIRO releases disaster resilience report
The CSIRO has released a new report detailing how emerging technologies help emergency services better manage the impacts of natural disasters and minimise their impacts on people, infrastructure and the environment.
New app celebrates digital Aussies
The country’s top digital minds have been celebrated in the release of a new Apple app, which showcases 39 Australians who are shaping the country’s digital future.
Victoria seeks feedback over ICT overhaul
The Victorian Government has announced it is seeking further industry feedback and involvement over its planned overhaul of its ICT procurement policy.
ANU unveils new research supercomputer
The Australian National University (ANU) has unveiled the world’s 24th most powerful research supercomputer, with a processing power equivalent to 30,000 desktop computers working in tandem.
Broken Hill announced as next satellite centre
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced Broken Hill, in NSW’s far west, has been selected as the location for the next NBN satellite ground station.
First NBN cables installed in WA
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has hauled the first fibre optic cable in Western Australia, with initial works expected to deliver services to 17,000 premises in Geraldton.
iiNet launches super-fast HFC service
The nation’s second largest DSL ISP has rolled out its own super-fast broadband service in Victoria across its own hybrid-fibre coaxial (HFC) network.
My Net Fone acquires Connexus
Telecommunications provider My Net Fone (MFN) has announced it has acquired Connexus, a Melbourne based internet service provider (ISP), for a reported $4.75 million.
R18+ classification passes SA Parliament
The South Australian Government has passed laws that will allow the creation of an R18+ classification for computer games, brining the classification system for video games into the same method used for film.
Ballarat's smarts recognised on world stage
Ballarat has been recognised as one of the world’s smartest communities for a second time by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).
Smart Grid to be developed in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government has welcomed the development of a Smart Grid for the State, with State Minister for Climate Change, Cassy O’Conner, saying it will assist in the delivery of an efficient, effective and clean way in delivering electricity using the latest information technologies available.
ACCC starts NBN SAU consultation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released the first consultation paper on the Special Access Undertaking (SAU) lodged by the National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) in later September.
Teleworking good for productivity and wellbeing
Teleworking is not only increasing the nation’s productivity, but also improving our general wellbeing according to new research released by the University of Melbourne’s Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society (IBES).
ACMA launches action against
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched court proceedings against TPG Internet in the Federal Court over alleged failures to give customers access to the Triple Zero emergency call service.
Experts to discuss cyber security
A panel of leading international experts on wireless devices and health will discuss the latest global research on the safety of devices such as mobile phones and phone towers at the Science and Wireless public workshop at Swinburne University of Technology.
NBN rolls out in Coffs Harbour
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced the rollout of fibre optic cable in Coffs Harbour, forming part of the widespread rollout of the service in the area.
NBN ups wireless rollout
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has unveiled the next local government areas that will receive the fixed wireless service.
NSW to fund innovative health apps
The New South Wales Government has announced a $20,000 competition aimed at encouraging the commercial development of apps for smartphones and tablets aimed at improving the health system and patient outcomes.
ACCC publishes final NBN points of interconnection
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has published a list setting out the points of interconnection to the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Cloud technology a crucial tool for HR
The emerging cloud services environment is an indispensible tool for human resources in the delivery of their services, according to an international report released by professional services firm Deloitte.