Google in a drone test in Queensland
[1] For two years now, Google has been testing drones covertly in Queensland. [2] The “Project Wing” is their latest project research involving self-driving cars, Wi-Fi balloons and Google Glass. ...
Raytheon acquires IT security firm for $490m
[1] Raytheon announces its acquisition of IT security firm from the Blackbird technologies. [2] A $490M deal with the Blackbird Technologies consists of providing cyber security, surveillance and secu...
Australian authorities confiscates $9.6 million bitcoins from Silk Road drug dealer
[1] The state of Victoria had captured electronic currency known as “bitcoins” for the first time. [2] Australian authorities impounded 24,500 worth of bitcoins from a Melbourne drug deale...
New and first commercial 3D printing factory opens in Melbourne
[1] The first commercial Australian 3D printing technology known as additive manufacturing constructs parts for sectors including mining, defence, construction, automotive and biomedical. [2] Accordin...
Cryptsoft announces expansion of open standards security with HP
[1] Cryptsoft is an Australian security firm that supplies encryption and key management technology forsoftware and hardware developers. [2] The plans have bolstered the rapid implementation of ente...
Australia’s first iPad Air 2 review reveals what works and what’s missing in Apple’s newest tablet
[1] The New iPad Air 2 Apple is thinner, lighter, faster than the first-generation iPad Air, and comprises with Touch ID sensor. [2] Its Wi-Fi speed boost is 2.8 times using 802.11ac and MIMO (Multipl...
Samsung’s new technology brings a new level for downloads
[1] Samsung Electronics’ data transfer has become five times faster because of their advancement in their new Wi-Fi connectivity. [2] The technology could transmit data at 575MB per second and it’...
Australian Government agencies to have power over personal data policy
[1] Australian government agencies and heads of department will have the power to determine whether personal information will be held or outsourced offshore. [2] In the new policy, it is now at the di...
Suncorp to change core banking platform
[1] Australian bank, Suncorp Bank is partnering with Oracle, Thoughtworks & Wipro to adopt a new more modern Oracle-based alternative as a core banking platform in 2016. [2] Its current, legacy...
Queensland email firm Atmail lands Raine and Horne deal
[1] Aussie email firm Atmail has beaten Office 365 and Gmail to be the preferred email platform for Raine and Horne real estate firms. [2] This was a great win for Atmail as most of Australian organiz...