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Huawei: Aus should follow UK's “more intelligent” approach to 5G tech

Huawei Australia has released a statement pointing out a UK cross-party committee's findings that there is no need to ban Huawei's 5G technologies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

Storage

AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings

Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

IT pros call on AU government to decentralise data centres

Australian IT leaders urge Federal Government to decentralise data centres with AU$100m regional initiative, aiming for economic and technological growth.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019

DevOps

The silver lining in Australia's Government cloud strategy

Cloud has been a huge part of the 'digital transformation' conversation within Australian government during recent years.

By Aidan Tudehope and Ben Hindman • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019

Breach Prevention

Experts comment on Aus Parliament breach

Late last week, Australian security agencies reported they were looking into a security breach of the Federal Parliament's network.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019

Internet of Things

Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms

The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Private Cloud

Aus Govt taps Macquarie Cloud Services to store DHS data

Macquarie Launch Health Cloud is a secure private cloud which has been purpose-built for the healthcare sector.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Australian Government stories

Digital Transformation

Federal Government inks cloud deal with Microsoft

The deal accelerates transformation opportunity, invests in public sector skills, drives inclusion and leverages local investment.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

Hyperscale

Australian Govt & AWS strike cloud services deal

The Australian Government has inked a deal with Amazon Web Services, allowing federal, state, and territory agencies streamlined access to AWS cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

Data Protection

Federal DTA adds archTIS data protection product to Cloud Services Panel

Australian cybersecurity firm archTIS has had its data protection product added to the Federal Digital Transformation Agency's Cloud Services Panel.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019

IT Industry

ACS says Federal Budget is promising, but still lacking

Following the announcement of Australia's 2019 Federal Budget, as you would expect there have been mixed reactions, but ACS says there is progress.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019

Workforce Technology

Gender gap in AU's STEM workforce obstructing national prosperity

New research reveals Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM, threatening the nation's prosperity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019

Fintech

Two Ministers' thoughts on blockchain in Oz

Minister Karen Andrews, and Minister Simon Birmingham have released a joint statement on the national blockchain roadmap and extra $100,000 funding.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019

Cartech

Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority

Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019

Government

ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Breach Prevention

Penten & Cyber Security CRC to research 'advanced cyber traps'

Penten teams up with the Cyber Security CRC to research AI-enhanced cyber traps for faster breach detection, aiming to bolster Australia's cyber defences.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019

Blockchain

Government outlines agenda for Australia's tech future

The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia's digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019

Small Business

Govt announces cybersecurity grants for SMBs

The Australian Government introduces a $10M cybersecurity initiative, offering grants to SMBs and boosting CREST ANZ's capacity to enhance digital security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018

Firewalls

Security experts comment on latest OIAC report

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018

Data Privacy

Privacy watchdogs say Centrelink ruling is a failure of Australia's freedom of speech

Centrelink cleared after sharing personal info with media, but watchdogs furious. Concerns raised about privacy breach and freedom of speech.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018