Category: ITnews

US government commission pushes Manhattan Project-style AI initiative
20
Nov
2024

US government commission pushes Manhattan Project-style AI initiative – Software

A US congressional commission has proposed a Manhattan Project-style initiative to fund the development of AI systems that will be…

Microsoft launches two data centre infrastructure chips
20
Nov
2024

Microsoft launches two data centre infrastructure chips – Hardware

Microsoft has designed two additional infrastructure chips for its data centres that will help speed artificial intelligence operations and increase…

Defence automates IT access removal for ex-employees
20
Nov
2024

Defence automates IT access removal for ex-employees – Cloud – Security – Software

Defence has automated the removal of IT systems access for exiting employees and contractors amid an inquiry into IT governance…

Ticketek Australia took website down due to
19
Nov
2024

Ticketek Australia took website down due to “heightened threat level” – Security

Ticketek Australia replaced its website with a maintenance message for over 24 hours this week after “a heightened threat level”…

Bunnings breached Australian privacy laws with facial recognition tech
19
Nov
2024

Bunnings breached Australian privacy laws with facial recognition tech – Security – Software

Bunnings’ implementation of facial recognition technology as a preventive measure against crime and violent behaviour was found to have breached…

Bunnings breached Australian privacy law with facial recognition tech
19
Nov
2024

Bunnings breached Australian privacy law with facial recognition tech – Security – Software

Bunnings Group has been rapped by Australia’s privacy watchdog for using facial recognition technology at 62 stores over three years….

Coles Group doubles down on digital
19
Nov
2024

Coles Group doubles down on digital – Digital Nation – Emerging Tech

Coles Group is strengthening its digital offerings with new in-app features, technology trials and omnichannel engagement. Coles Group’s chief digital…

Facebook users affected by data breach eligible for compensation
19
Nov
2024

Facebook users affected by data breach eligible for compensation – Security

A German court said that Facebook users whose data was illegally obtained in 2018 and 2019 were eligible for compensation….

ACCC begins review of Vocus-TPG $5.25 billion deal
18
Nov
2024

ACCC begins review of Vocus-TPG $5.25 billion deal – Telco/ISP

Australia’s competition regulator is seeking views on the Macquarie-backed telecommunications group Vocus’ $5.25 billion takeover of local telecom operator TPG…

Cyber security bill recommended for 'urgent' parliamentary approval
18
Nov
2024

Cyber security bill recommended for ‘urgent’ parliamentary approval – Security

Proposed legislation compelling businesses to disclose their ransomware payments to the government has been recommended for “urgent” parliamentary approval. Introduced…

18
Nov
2024

Future Face of Tech Leadership: Mastering the ‘Trifecta of Disruption’ – Partner Content

“Disruption is redefining tech leadership, with regulation emerging as a critical new force,” according to Logicalis CEO Robert Bailkoski.  Bailkoski…

Coles Group is making big strides with its advanced analytics
18
Nov
2024

Coles Group is making big strides with its advanced analytics – Strategy – Software

Coles Group has significantly progressed in its efforts to become more operationally driven by data and advanced analytics, with evidence…