Archived News for IT Professionals
The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP), the world’s fastest radio telescope and one the most powerful radio-astronomy instruments on the planet, has been officially opened in Western Australia’s remote Murchinson area.
Conroy blasts Opposition over NBN costing
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has called on Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey and Opposition Communications Spokesman Malcolm Turnbull to “stop misleading the Australian public about the cost of the National Broadband Network.”
Global action busts Microsoft scammers
A joint global action between three international regulators has dismantled a massive global form scam, after US authorities won court orders to close down and freeze funds of imposters posing as Microsoft employees offering and offering services to fix PC viruses.
NBN rolling out in Launceston
Work on rolling out the National Broadband Network (NBN) has begun in Launceston, with 10,500 homes and businesses in the town due for connection by 2015.
Urban fibre rolling out in ACT
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced the beginning of major fibre installation works in the country’s capital.
Chen steps down from Telstra
Telstra has announced non-executive Director of Telstra, Timonthy Chen, has resigned his position and will return to pursuing a full time executive career in China.
Digital banking on the rise
A new ANZ survey has revealed that 79 per cent of Australians are comfortable with fingerprint technology one day replacing their banking pin, and more than a third would prefer to live in a cashless world.
Research data project grows
The Federal Government’s $50 million project aimed at significantly improving practices for storing research data has revealed the location of its next two nodes – Perth and Townsville.
New NBN satellite stations for WA
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it will build three new satellite ground stations that help isolated areas of the state connect to the NBN service.
Victoria seeks input for ICT strategy
The Victorian Government is seeking input from the public on a draft ICT strategy being developed the Victorian Information and Communications Advisory Committee (VICAC).
NBN announces price freeze in SAU
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced a freeze of its wholesale price of its consumer and business products for the next five years, and to peg any future price rises to below that of the inflation rate.
NBN opens Multicast
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced telcos and internet service providers are now able to sign up to use its new Multicast feature.
NBN switched on in South Morang
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has formally started providing service to Melbourne’s South Morang area, increasing its reach to cover an additional 2,300 suburban homes and businesses.
VanceInfo to build Victorian presence
The Victorian Government has welcomed the decision by China-based IT services and outsourcing specialist, VanceInfo, to upgrade its Melbourne headquarters.
Westpac promises 'new era' in corporate banking
Westpac and international software solutions company SAP have announced a new partnership to develop the country’s first real-time payment solution for large companies and institutions.
Social media policy can make or break recruitment
Employer’s approach to social media access at work is increasingly impacting on whether or not a candidate will accept a job, according to recent findings by global recruitment specialist Hays.
Asciano announces ICT revamp
Port and rail operator Asciano has announced it has commenced a major investment program to upgrade its ICT capabilities.
Mottram appointed next CEO of CSL Limited
Former Telstra executive Phil Mottram has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong based telecommunications company CSL Limited.
NBN officially opens contact centre
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has opened its National Contact Centre in the Gold Coast, a move which CEO Mike Qugley said coincides with the roll out of services to the area.
Opposition launches broadband survey
The Federal Opposition has launched a nationwide broadband survey aimed at showing Australians just how fast their existing fixed line and mobile broadband services are.
Team leads computing research breakthrough
An Australian research team has led a major computing breakthrough that promises to revolutionise the way data is processed and dramatically increase the processing capacity of future supercomputers.