Go figure: dated computer code a drag for ABS data trawl
[1] The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) labor force survey is being organized through an outdated computer code. [2] According to the ABS’ new chief statistician David Kalisch, th...
Program tapping the talents of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
[1] Nineteen year old Charlie Stone is a straight A secondary school student and has finished a software design course; but couldn’t get a decent IT job because of ASD. [2] Thanks to Australia&...
The iconic MCG implements high density Wi-Fi, LEDs in club colors, IPTV
[1] Technology companies IBM and Cisco and construction firm Cockram have partnered to build a high-density secure Wi-Fi network at Melbourne’s iconic MCG. [2] The operator of the stadium, Melbourne...
Google Glass may never launch in Australia
[1] The technology giant Google discontinued Google Glass, much to the disappointment of many Australians who have been anticipating for it for almost two years. [2] The news was broken to users on it...
Vocus and Spark form NZ joint venture
[1] Vocus Communications, an Australian fiber network and datacenter company, has partnered with Kiwi telco Spark New Zealand to form Connect 8, a new construction joint venture. [2] Under the deal, S...
Australian media start-up raises $11.5m
[1] Newzulu, an Australian crowdsourcing news platform start-up, has hit its target with $11.5 million capital raise from investors and existing shareholders. [2] The start-up plans to use the funds...
The clouds surrounding the Coalition’s metadata legislation
[1] The data retention inquiry in Canberra has clarified on key issues concerning the coalition’s metadata legislation, taking into account the uncertainly of the fate of Prime Minister Tony Abbott....
Experts in demand as companies look to block the hackers
[1] Banking sectors are not the only ones requiring tech security chiefs because other industries are also looking for solutions towards technology security. [2] According to Harvey Nash Australia ma...
Telstra appoints cloud guru Erez Yarkoni as CIO
[1] Mr. Erez Yarkoni has been appointed as Telstra’s new Chief Information Officer. [2] Mr. Yarkoni’s expertise in both software and telecommunications sector makes him the rightful tech l...
Wearable tech wins at Melbourne BattleHack
[1] Christopher Michaelides and his team won last year’s BattleHack competition, and they’re victorious again with a new wearable tech product in this year’s Melbourne BattleHack. [...