Software settings issue behind SA blackout: AEMO
20 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSuboptimally configured failsafe mechanisms at nine wind farms were the cause of last month's South Australian blackout, not the intermittent nature of wind energy, an AEMO investigation states.
HelloFresh meal delivery improved by MapR platform
20 October, 2016The MapR platform enables HelloFresh to leverage weekly subscriber touchpoints, consistently manage supply chains and demand, and optimise customer experience as well as business operations.
Innovation prize awarded for stock market tech
20 October, 2016The Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation 2016 has been awarded to Professor Michael Aitken AM, for his work in developing stock market analysing technology.
WiseTech founder is NSW tech entrepreneur of the year
19 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWiseTech Global founder Richard White and the founders of eight other NSW technology companies have secured NSW Technology Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards.
Could Pokemon Go put business at risk?
19 October, 2016A new report shows that a large percentage of tested gaming apps can access location services and tracking, social networking, calendar and SMS on workplace devices.
Gartner predicts rise of "intelligent digital mesh"
19 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe top 10 strategic technology trends for 2017 will all focus on laying the groundwork for what Gartner calls an "intelligent digital mesh" of interconnected technologies, platforms and services, the research firm said.
Global IT spending to grow 2.9% in 2017
18 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe emergence of a new technology paradigm Gartner calls “civilisation infrastructure” will help lift global IT spending out of the doldrums next year, stimulating a projected 2.9% growth, the company said.
AIIA welcomes government's digital agenda expansion
17 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Information Industry Association has welcomed the decision to transform the DTO into the Digital Transformation Agency and pledged to heed the call to help the government's transformation efforts.
Open Windows wins tenders from NT, ACT
17 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGovernment-focused contract lifecycle management software provider Open Windows has won software supply tenders with both mainland territories.
Samsung must explain dangerous products, says CHOICE
17 October, 2016Consumer group CHOICE says "shoddy" Samsung products have repeatedly put lives at risk.
HP Inc to cut up to 4000 more jobs
14 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHP Inc's board has approved a restructure plan involving cutting 3000 to 4000 jobs worldwide over the next three years.
Renewable energy ramps up in Queensland
14 October, 2016Renewable energy will be available on demand, with the establishment of a solar, wind and battery storage near Hughenden in North Queensland.
nbn signs final MTM construction agreements
13 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFulton Hogan and Visionstream have secured the final design and construction agreements for the NBN's Multi Technology Mix deployment model.
Spark NZ Note7 customers gifted $100 card
13 October, 2016Spark NZ and Samsung will give customers a $100 gift card, following the return of their Note7 device to a Spark store.
78% of Aussies are cross-border online shoppers
13 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralians are among the world's most prolific cross-border online shoppers, according to a survey by e-commerce solutions company Pitney Bowes.
