Archived News for IT Professionals

Zendesk, an emerging provider of international cloud computing services, has opened its Asia Pacific headquarters in Melbourne, bringing around 20 jobs to the area over the next 12 months.

State Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips opened the new centre, saying it was a significant moment for the future of the ICT sector in Victoria.

"It's a great pleasure to be part of the opening of a facility for a company with such global reach and reputation, especially one which is committed to future growth in Victoria," Mr Rich-Phillips said.

Australia and New Zealand submit SKA proposal

Australia and New Zealand have submitted a joint proposal to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The official submission is a crucial step towards the goal of hosting the world’s most powerful radio telescope.

ICT infrastructure nets marine park international award

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has been awarded a Pinnacle Award from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration in the United States.

Victoria launches ICT community grants program

The Victorian State Government has launched its Community ICT Skills Grants program after Acting Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan invited community organisations to apply for funding.

Federal Government launches media inquiry

The Federal Government has announced the establishment of an independent inquiry that will conduct an ongoing investigation into the Australian media.

Regional telecommunications review starts

The Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee will hold a series of public consultations around the country to examine telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia.

Spatial technology awards held in Victoria

The Victorian Spatial Excellence Awards have been held in Melbourne, with the Victorian Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips congratulating the winners of the awards.

Discussion paper for Cyber White Paper released

The Federal Government has invited members of the public and businesses to contribute to the development of the country’s first Cyber White Paper after the release of a discussion paper.

New NBN director appointed

The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has announced the appointment of Rick Turchini to the board of NBN Co.

Telcos and policymakers urged to get real and have a conversation with customers

The telecommunications industry has been urged to bypass devices and jargon and instead talk face to face with their customers.

Telstra launches IPv6

Telstra has begun providing enterprise, government and wholesale customers with Internet Protocol version 6 connectivity (IPv6). IPv6 addresses the emerging internet protocol addresses shortages by extending the length of the address, which is unavailable under the current IPv4 technology used.

NBN Co signs construction agreements

The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced two separate agreements with major construction companies to conduct work in Western Australia and Victoria.

AIIA praises South Australia's Strategic Plan

The Australian Information Industry Association has praised South Australia’s Strategic Plan, describing it as a new benchmark for Australian states and Territories seeking to establish leading economies based on the intelligent application of technology.

Federal Government opens Digital Economy initiatives

AIIA launches Digital Hubs Directory

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has launched its Digital Hubs Directory aimed at showcasing Australian technology innovation in NBN early release sites.

ACMA inquiry gives telcos time to address customer care problems

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published its Reconnecting the Customer enquiry into the telecommunications industry.

ACCC releases discussion paper on Telstra

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a discussion paper inviting comment from industry stakeholders and consumers in relation to Telstra’s structural separation undertaking and draft migration plan.

Telstra board urges fixed-line handover

Telstra's board has urged the company's 1.4 million shareholders to vote in favour of handing over the telco's fixed-line monopoly to the National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) after an analysis shows the it would be $4.7 billion worse off if it attempted to compete with the government backed broadband company.