TfNSW to build internal generative AI chatbot – Software
Transport for NSW is looking to build an internal AI chatbot capable of understanding “complex, ambiguous and open-ended questions”. The public transport body is to…
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Department of Climate Change goes live with HR and payroll system – HR
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has gone live with a standalone HR and payroll platform built on Aurion. The…
Microsoft 365 security blind spots: Is your business exposed? – Partner Content – Security
With remote and hybrid workplaces becoming the norm, many Microsoft 365 deployments were rushed, leaving security teams playing a game of catch-up that continues today.…
DTA, cabinet put extra focus on agency tech projects – Software – Strategy
Federal departments and agencies that consistently put up ICT and digital proposals that do not satisfy architectural standards or other requirements are in the sights…
China state-linked group accused of hacking SingTel – Telco/ISP – Security
A China state-sponsored hacking group had breached Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) in June as a part of a global campaign targeting telecom companies and critical infrastructure…
Australia scrapped satellite because new tech could ‘shoot it out of sky’ – Telco/ISP
Australia’s defence minister said a satellite program was scrapped because of the threat of new technology that can “shoot satellites out of the sky”, and…
Defence cancels GEO satellite comms project – Telco/ISP
Defence has cancelled a multi-billion dollar project for a geostationary earth orbit (GEO) satellite communications system that Lockheed Martin was set to build. Image credit:…
Gov agencies to bring $49m tech delivery back in-house – Strategy – Training & Development
Federal government agencies are set to bring $49 million worth of technology services in-house as part of a push to cut contractor numbers in the…
Westpac ramps up its Unite technology simplification – Financial Services – Software
Westpac has consolidated the number of initiatives in its Unite “technology simplification” program from 85 to 61, with 39 now underway – about three times…
AMP hires leader for small business digital unit – Software – Financial Services – Training & Development
AMP has turned to Woolworths to hire a leader for its new small business digital banking division. The new business unit is to be led…
Endeavour Group to switch exec running tech split from Woolworths – Strategy
Endeavour Group has named Harinder Saluja as its new chief transformation officer, overseeing the program to separate from Woolworths systems and simplify technology. The drinks group…
Regulators raise questions about siting data centres at power plants – Hardware
Costs and reliability concerns related to the burgeoning trend of building energy-intensive data centres next to US power plants were the focus of a technical…