NICTA launches new Knowledge Hub
[1] Australia’s ICT research centre of excellence, NICTA, has opened a new Knowledge Hub that will help boost productivity, efficiency and safety of Australia’s transport and logistics industr...
‘Smart skin’ senses when you’ve had too much UV radiation
[1] RMIT researchers have developed a new technology for smart skin that is able to alert the wearer of harmful levels of UV radiation that can lead to skin cancer. [2] The technology involves wearing...
Australian website-blocking laws get green light
[1] The new Australian website-blocking laws that allows rights holders to get overseas websites blocked from infringing copyrights is about to become law after getting the green light. [2] This comes...
Australian website launched to help national charities receive free IT assistance
[1] An Australian website, CharityWorks.com.au, has been launched to link Australian charity organisations with free IT-tech support. [2] CharityWorks.com.au aims to match under-resourced charities wi...
Five fintech startups to watch in 2015
[1] The number of fintech startups are increasing in Australia since most people in the banking sector are planning on leaving their day jobs and establishing their technology companies. [2] In Sydney...
Parkhound $20,000 richer after being accepted into Melbourne Accelerator Program
[1] Melbourne startup Parkhound took on the Melbourne Accelerator Program, earning up $20,000 in funding plus an exclusive office space. [2] Through the program, the parking startup will be able t...
Lending startup Moula scoops up $30 million in Series A funding to maintain growth
[1] Melbourne fintech startup Moula has earned $30 million in Series A funding in order to drive the company’s growth and enhance their product offerings. [2] The funding round was spearheade...
Online auto part start-up revs engines down under
[1] Sydney-based online car part store, Spares Box, has opened its doors after two successful rounds of funding totalling $1.2 million last year. [2] The site is offering car owners premium parts at d...
University of Sydney, Dell launch ‘Artemis’ supercomputer as research tool
[1] New efforts are being made to help unlock the secrets of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa through a supercomputer commissioned by the University of Sydney. [2] The Dell computer, dubbed Artemis, ...
Smart parking for Canberra means pain and convenience through use of sensors and Wi-Fi
[1] The government is set to trial the “smart parking” technology in Canberra which will come as improved convenience through the introduction of car park sensors and digital signage. [2] ...