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The Victorian Government has revealed its $85 million ICT plan that will aim to support continued growth in the sector while developing global competitiveness.

Speaking at the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Symposium in Melbourne today, State Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips said the ICT plan aimed to build Victoria's capability to support the application of ICT in other industries.

"The ICT plan will support the sector in overcoming current and future challenges, while promoting ICT-enabled innovation more broadly across Victorian industry and generating opportunities from technology convergence," Mr Rich-Phillips said.

Citigroup estimates opposition broadband scheme to cost $17 billion

Citigroup Global Markets has estimated that the Federal Opposition’s alternative to the National Broadband Network (NBN) will cost taxpayers $16.7 billion and would be completed by 2018.

Optus reveals NBN pricing

Optus has announced its NBN pricing scheme, revealing seven separate pricing packages, with monthly plans starting from $39.99 when bundled with an Optus postpaid mobile plan at $19 and above

NBN outlines small-business services

The National broadband Network (NBN) Co has announced it intends to offer telcos and other service providers new high speed wholesale broadband services which can be tailored to meet demands of small office/home office (SOHO) consumers.

Social media could be key to a healthy society

Researchers at Adelaide University are about to commence a two-year research study with the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide’s north that will aim to ascertain how social networks and new communication technologies influence behavior relating to health.

Race to innovate could compromise security

The race to adopt new technologies and integrate cloud computing could begin to compromise security as new business needs drive innovation, according to Ernst & Young’s Global Information Security Survey.

UWA wins grant for remote wireless research

The University of Western Australia has received a $300,000 grant to further its research into improving wireless broadband internet services in rural and regional Australia under the grants awarded by the Australian Research Council (ARC).

Krishnapillai departs Optus

Optus has announced that its head of government and corporate affairs, Maha Krishnapillai, has resigned from the role citing personal reasons.

Federal Government considers skills visa for IT professionals

The Federal Government has announced it is considering extending the 457 visa program to IT professionals in a bid to stop the growing skills shortage in the sector.

Court finds TPG broadband offer misleading

The Federal Court has ruled that TPG’s offer of “unlimited” broadband downloads $29.99 was misleading and deceptive conduct.

Victoria expands eServices panel

The Victorian Government has announced an expansion of its eServices panel in a bid to develop more opportunities for local ICT companies and foster greater competition in the provision of ICT services to the government.

Survey reveals ICT challenges and solutions

Australia’s CIOs are largely driven by business issues over technology issues, but they are very focussed on ensuring alignment of ICT with their business aims as a primary objective, according to the first results of a new quarterly survey by Fujitsu and Microsoft Australia.

Telstra introduces Ultimate Gateway

Telstra has debuted its new 3G WiFi gateway that promises speeds of up to 42Mbps through the use of the new HSPA+ dual carrier technology in the company's Next G network.

Communications Alliance to release telecommunications industry code

Communications Alliance (CA) has is set to release a new telecommunications industry code for public comment. CA has announced the new code will be aimed at streamlining customer service, building better complaint handling and will include a number of stronger consumer protections.