NZ COVID Tracer App launched
20 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicWith the app, users can create a digital diary of each place they visit by scanning QR codes displayed at building entrances.
DTA releases COVIDSafe update
19 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe DTA has introduced a number of security and accessibility improvements to the COVIDSafe app as part of its latest update.
Parliament passes "broadband tax" Bill
19 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingParliament has passed legislation requiring metro subscribers to nbn alternative networks to pay extra to help fund the nbn's loss-making regional services.
Telecoms, pay TV services spending to stay strong in 2020
19 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe industries will see a year-on-year decline of just 0.8% during and after the COVID-19 crisis, according to IDC research.
Australian IT spending to shrink 6% in 2020
15 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe COVID-19 crisis and the global recession it has caused will take its toll on Australian IT spending in 2020, with Gartner forecasting a contraction of 6%.
NBN Co nine-month revenue grows 38%
15 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNBN Co has announced that its revenue for the first nine months of FY20 grew 38% to $2.8bn, following a strong three quarters of new activations.
AI, IoT, blockchain, 5G to boost Sydney economy by $30bn
12 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe growth represents an 80% increase from 2019 as remote working becomes more mainstream following the COVID-19 lockdown.
The HCI revolution: key lessons for businesses
11 May, 2020 by Paul Crighton* | Supplied by: NetAppHyper-converged infrastructure can turn unplanned disruptions into an opportunity to bolster business continuity preparedness.
Consumer Data Right enforcement policy released
11 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner have jointly announced the new Consumer Data Right compliance and enforcement policy.
Distraction theory: how AI can help workers stay focused
08 May, 2020 by Keith Buckley* | Supplied by: Citrix Systems Asia Pacific Pty LtdEmployee attention is disrupted every 40 seconds, eroding the ability to maintain focus and be productive. AI could be the solution.
IT buyer confidence plunges in the US, but APAC is more hopeful
07 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe decline has come in the last two weeks, as businesses adjust to bearish GDP forecasts for Q2.
AIIA iAwards launches the 'Biggest Pitch' in innovation
07 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicAustralian innovators will have the chance to compete for cash investment, mentorship and other expert services as part of AIIA's new Biggest Pitch contest.
Data61's StellarGraph launches new algorithms for data analysis
07 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe new algorithms help engineers and data scientists connect data points from multiple sources.
Professor Jon Whittle appointed as Data61 director
06 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicCSIRO Chief Dr Larry Marshall says he is excited about what Data61 could achieve under Whittle's tenure.
AGD releases draft COVIDSafe privacy laws
06 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Attorney-General's department has released draft legislation that would make it a criminal offence to misuse data from the COVIDSafe contact tracing app
