NEC wins $55m computing deal from NT govt
10 December, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNEC Australia has secured a three-year, $55m deal to provide end-user computing services to the NT government, and will distribute a third of the value of the contract to local partners.
The changing requirements of application delivery solutions
10 December, 2014 by Gary Ballabio* | Supplied by: Akamai TechnologiesThe most important step an enterprise can take to ensure that they are able to effectively capitalise on the changing requirements of application delivery is to understand the types of solution providers available, says Akamai's Gary Ballabio.
IT jobs getting harder to fill in Australia
09 December, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingICT recruiters took nearly twice as long to fill vacancies in October compared to previous months, with the problem most pronounced in South Australia and the ACT.
CBA tips $5m into quantum computing R&D
09 December, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCommonwealth Bank will provide $5m to the ARC Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology for its efforts to build a silicon-based quantum computer.
What makes a good data scientist?
09 December, 2014 by Ross Farrelly* | Supplied by: Teradata Australia Pty LtdBuilding a successful team of data scientists requires being aware of the range of requisite skills and hiring to maintain a balance of skills across the team, says Teradata's Ross Farrelly.
Apple court claim rejected; Hackers play Wall Street; ACS appoints new CEO
09 December, 2014 by Andrew CollinsThe Federal Court rejects Apple's 'app store' trademark appeal, cybercrim attacks are actually stock market plays and the Australian Computer Society appoints Andrew Johnson as CEO.
Don't let the IoT spell D-O-O-M for your data
08 December, 2014 by David Kelleher | Supplied by: GFI Software LimitedIT organisations must plan effectively to ensure adequate operating system, firmware and patch support within the new IoT age and secure methods of providing IoT clients with access to core data and applications.
CIOs failing to meet demands for always-on IT
04 December, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe era of the always-on business has arrived, but 82% of CIOs are unable to meet demands for immediate continual access to IT services, according to Veeam Software.
Geek Weekly: Our top weird tech stories for 4 December
04 December, 2014This week: Amazon's 15,000-strong robot army, Toshiba's 'creepy' lifelike robot that does sign language, the FBI warns about more Sony-like attacks and Microsoft does away with Clip Art.
EU votes to split Google; Qld pursues IBM over payroll losses; NICTA CEO quits
02 December, 2014 by Andrew CollinsEurope's parliament wants to split Google into separate businesses; Queensland to pursue IBM Australia to recover losses from the billion-dollar payroll debacle; and Prof. Hugh Durrant-Whyte quits over a dispute about NICTA's future.
Australian courts move to strike paper waste
01 December, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWestern Australian courts and the Federal Circuit Court are planning to adopt an all-electronic filings policy to cut down on the costs of using paper records.
NZ seeks to attract 50,000 workers from Australia
01 December, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe New Zealand government is conducting a jobs fair across Australia that will seek to reverse the 'brain drain' of skilled workers from the ICT and other sectors relocating to find work.
Geek Weekly: Our top weird tech stories for 27 November
27 November, 2014This week we look at: Microsoft's Azure being attacked by the 'Blob' bug; a South Australian government IT failure; the new, holographic way to shop; and a high-tech headband that will help you relax.
Google balloons coming to Qld; Nationals Senator "ashamed" of Coalition NBN; Veterans' Affairs ordered to apologise for privacy breach
25 November, 2014Google will begin a trial of its balloon-based internet plan, Project Loon, in Queensland; a Nationals Senator says he is "embarrassed" by the Coalition's own broadband policy; and the Veterans' Affairs has been ordered to apologise for disclosing personal information.
Australian IT pros expect pay hike in '15
24 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSix in 10 Australian IT professionals are expecting a pay rise in 2015, suggesting that confidence in the career prospects of the occupation is returning, according to Robert Walters.
