Turnbull names his replacement as comms minister
21 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe appointment of a relatively unknown senator without an explicit technology background as communications minister has left pundits speculating that Turnbull aims to retain the driving role for the portfolio.
Digital governance — the balance between opportunity and risk
21 September, 2015 by Mike Lord, Vice President, ANZ, OpenText | Supplied by: OpenTextDigital governance is not just about complying with regulations and minimising risk — it's about maximising the value of information to create a profitable business.
Fury over Windows 10 preloads; 'Porn Droid' targets device PINs; McAfee runs for US president
17 September, 2015 by Andrew Collins
Old Windows versions are silently downloading huge Windows 10 preloads, new Android ransomware locks users out and sets a new PIN, and antivirus pioneer John McAfee wants to "return sanity to the government".
HP to cut up to 30,000 more jobs in corporate split
16 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHP expects the restructuring efforts associated with the separation of HP Enterprise into a separate company to result in the reduction of 25,000 to 30,000 jobs.
IT departments wasting thousands on redundant tech
16 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly half of IT decision-makers in Australia and New Zealand report that their organisation is wasting at least $10,000 per year on redundant technology, with 10% wasting over $100,000.
Preparing for 'black swan' IT events
14 September, 2015 by Leon Adato, Head Geek, SolarWinds | Supplied by: SolarWindsSoftwareWhen the unforeseen and unforeseeable — a 'black swan' event — occurs, the focus is often on what went wrong with the prediction rather than what caused the event.
Outdated tech behind Aussie bank IT outages
14 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian EFTPOS provider Tyro Payments has called on Australian banks to upgrade their "ageing and archaic" IT systems to address the sector's regular IT outages.
Broadband monitoring needs rethink
14 September, 2015 by Technology Decisions staffThe ACCC's push to create the regulatory burden of a broadband performance monitoring regime should undergo rigorous cost–benefit analysis, according to the Communications Alliance.
Toshiba loses $460m; Bugzilla breached, Firefox hacked; BlackBerry drops $610m on Good
10 September, 2015 by Andrew CollinsToshiba announces loss due to profit-padding scandal, hacker breaches Bugzilla and goes on Firefox attack, and Blackberry buys Good Technology.
Hiring activity in Aussie IT sector remains strong
10 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly four in 10 Australian IT hiring managers are planning to increase headcount this year, with demand showing a shift towards permanent rather than contracting staff, Robert Walters says.
Identity and access management in the age of the customer
09 September, 2015 by Sumal Karunanayake, Senior VP, Asia Pacific and Japan, ForgeRock | Supplied by: ForgeRockSuccessful companies will harness the power of identity to transform visionary ideas into applications delivered to millions of customers, anywhere, using any device, says ForgeRock's Sumal Karunanayake.
Geek Weekly: Our top tech stories for 8 September 2015
08 September, 2015
This week: Crook wins and then loses $14m lottery ticket, 2015 Cyber Security Challenge, Toyota's $50m car AI investment, making driving safer, but also how to fool self-driving cars.
nbn to help transform the jobs of the future: report
08 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-Embling
An nbn-commissioned report explores the anticipated impact of disruptive new technologies and high-speed connectivity on Australia's jobs market over the next 15 years.
Ignorance is not bliss for IT security
07 September, 2015 by Julie Mills, CEO, Information Technology Contract & Recruitment Association | Supplied by: Information Technology Contract & Recruitment AssociationPrivacy Awareness Week emphasised the need for organisations to embed privacy practices into business-as-usual processes, and for individuals to think about how to protect privacy in their everyday lives.
Westpac details tech-focused investment roadmap
07 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWestpac will increase its annual investment spending by around $200m, with a special focus on technology spending, to stay abreast of the major changes taking place in the financial services industry.
