Google loses fight on Android Auto access – Software
Google’s refusal to let an Enel e-mobility app access its Android Auto platform can be considered an abuse of its market power, Europe’s top court…
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Microsoft invests in Veeam Software – Software
Microsoft has made an undisclosed equity investment in Veeam Software as part of an expanded partnership to build artificial intelligence products. Veeam’s software is designed…
Defence IT modernisation has tech talent “knocking at the doors” – Cloud – Hardware – Security – Software
Defence’s mammoth IT modernisation program is having a positive effect on recruitment as the department continues with efforts to cut reliance on contractors. Peter Alexander,…
Optus using AI “ecosystem” to drive down MTTR on B2B incidents – Software – Telco/ISP
Optus says an “ecosystem” of AI and related technologies has driven operational improvements in its managed services business including a “60-to-75 percent” reduction in mean…
Finance kicks off two-year uplift of troubled parliament expenses system – Finance – Software
A troubled re-platforming of the expenses system used by parliamentarians and their staff is undergoing two years of functional and UI changes to bring it…
Apple plans US$500 billion investment, 20,000 research jobs – Software
Apple will spend US$500 billion in North American investments in the next four years that will include a giant factory in Texas for artificial intelligence…
Microsoft shelves AI data centre deals – Cloud
Microsoft has scrapped leases for sizeable data centre capacity in the US, suggesting a potential oversupply at the tech giant as it builds out artificial…
Gov plans to require mobile telcos to offer direct-to-device services – Telco/ISP
The government intends to legislate a requirement for mobile telcos to provide outdoor voice and SMS coverage to all of the country using LEOsat-based direct-to-device…
ATO’s AI models draw deep scrutiny – Software
The ATO’s use of AI has allowed it to analyse more work-related expense claims over several years, but questions have been raised about the design…
Gov bans Kaspersky from its systems and devices – Security
The government has banned the use of Kaspersky Labs software on federal devices. The Department of Home Affairs issued a mandatory direction [pdf] “to prevent…
Westpac appoints Unite transformation lead – Financial Services – Training & Development
Westpac has appointed Peter Herbert as its chief transformation officer, tasked with working on the technology delivery of its Unite program. Peter Herbert. In a…
NSW finds new permanent cyber chief – Security – Training & Development
The NSW government has appointed Sydney Metro’s Marie Patane to be its new chief cyber security officer. Marie Patane Joining on February 24, Patane steps…