Boeing-led consortium wins $900m Defence comms upgrade
[1] The Australian government is set to upgrade the country’s defence battlefield communications technology through a consortium led by Boeing at a figure of $900 million. [2] The project will see t...
3D printing becomes part of science at Deakin University
[1] Deakin University will be showcasing the collision between art and engineering at the inaugural Design Technology Conference in Geelong with 3D taking the center-stage. [2] Among the displays will...
Coalition toughens Aust cyber safety net
[1] The federal government is planning to take new laws to the federal parliament later this year seeking to beef up cyber security across the public and private sectors. [2] The push by the coalition...
Ipswich ditches coalmines to become tech hub
[1] Often referred to as the coalmining cradle of Queensland, Ipswich is reinventing itself to become Australia’s very own ‘Silicon Valley’. [2] When the coal and mining industries slowed down ...
Investor options falling short for Aussie startups looking for mid-level investment
[1] According to Starfish Ventures’ investment principal John Dyson, many Australian startups are distressed for funding between $2 million and $10 million as only a few investors are willing to...
Brandis hits telcos with new security reforms
[1] Reports are emerging about the federal government’s plan to introduce new laws that would force telcos and ISPs to hand over details of network changes and procurement plans. [2] The Attorney-Ge...
Telstra’s Air wi-fi network goes private
[1] Telstra is planning to unveil its national wi-fi network on Tuesday, which will now only allow its home broadband customers to access the hotspots. [2] The telco announced its plans to build a $1...