TAFE NSW reveals $44m Dell ‘master contract’ – Hardware
TAFE NSW has disclosed the details of a $44.4 million ‘master contract’ awarded to Dell over two years ago. TAFE NSW, Sydney iStock The vocational…
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Australian government dumps plan to regulate online misinformation – Software
Australia’s government has dropped plans to fine internet platforms up to five percent of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation…
WA Police spends $3.5m on Starlink data services – Telco/ISP
The Western Australian Police Force has spent $3.5 million on Starlink data services as part of a move to “unify” its multiple connectivity networks. Named…
Western Sydney International airport to appoint CISO – Security
Western Sydney International airport is looking to appoint a CISO as it readies to launch operations by 2026. Western Sydney International Terminal (Credit: Western Sydney…
Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16 – Software
Australia’s government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to $49.5…
North Korean hackers linked to 2019 Ethereum heist – Security
South Korean police said an investigation confirmed that hackers linked to North Korea’s military intelligence agency were responsible for an Ethereum cryptocurrency heist in 2019,…
Google must sell Chrome, US DOJ argues – Software
Google must sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with rivals and take other measures – including possibly selling Android – to end…
Coles Group improves visibility across its SD-WAN – Networking – Software
Coles Group has expanded its use of ThousandEyes software this year to instrument and keep tabs on the performance of an SD-WAN connecting its 1400-plus…
Case Study: University of Newcastle taps VR speech therapy programs – Emerging Tech
The University of Newcastle is training future speech pathologists with virtual reality (VR), allowing students to immerse themselves in real-world scenarios, such as virtual clinics…
Build an inclusive hybrid meeting culture – Partner Content
There’s no denying that for knowledge workers, most daily activities have moved to virtual platforms. From lead generation and job interviews to webinars and informal…
Australian critical infrastructure faces cyber threats – Security
Australia said it was concerned that one in 10 cyber security incidents last year involved critical infrastructure, with state-sponsored actors targeting the country’s government, infrastructure…
Macquarie Group rolls out GenAI chat tool globally – Emerging Tech – Financial Services
Macquarie Group has quietly rolled out “an internal equivalent of ChatGPT” to its staff globally, after developing a proof-of-concept last year. Macquarie AI Chat, as…