Gov marks initial step towards zero trust – Security
The federal government is taking its first steps towards a zero trust commitment by defining what it wants to see uplifted in how departments and…
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Austroads’ Digital Trust Service positioned for scalable nationwide expansion – Partner Content – Security – Software
The Austroads’ DTS provides relying parties with a list of issuing authority public keys that are used to authenticate mobile driver licences (mDLs) issued by…
CBA’s latest cloud optimisation is knowledge access – Financial Services – Cloud
Commonwealth Bank is taking aim at the time engineers spend trying to troubleshoot cloud-related configuration challenges with an AI assistant that can give bank-specific answers…
Proposed Australian law would fine Big Tech over digital competition – Software
Australia has proposed a law that could impose fines of up to $50 million on global technology companies if they suppress competition and prevent consumers…
UnitingCare Queensland improves access to data – Governance
UnitingCare Queensland is improving access to data and quality-of-care outcomes across four of its hospitals following the replacement of a legacy integration platform. The health…
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down – Hardware
Intel chief executive Pat Gelsinger has stepped down less than four years after taking the helm of the company, handing control to two lieutenants as…
Chinese lidar sensors pose hacking risk to US military equipment – Security
Chinese-made lidar sensors could expose the US military to hacking and sabotage during a conflict, according to a Washington think tank report that calls for…
Gov should regulate ‘high-risk’ uses of AI, inquiry finds – Cloud – Software
The federal government has been asked to regulate “high-risk” uses of artificial intelligence as part of a raft of measures recommended by a senate inquiry.…
Telstra swallows prepaid mobile provider Boost for $100m – Telco/ISP
Telstra is to acquire mobile virtual network operator Boost Mobile, expanding its existing operational management of the company. Boost Mobile services the prepaid mobile market…
TasWater restructures tech delivery amid transformation program – Cloud – Hardware – Networking – Software
TasWater is to undergo a major technology transformation program with a focus on replacing and uplifting its core IT system. Following a leadership “realignment”, the…
HESTA uses enterprise chat channels to drive up data use – Cloud – Software
HESTA, the industry superannuation fund for health and community services, is expanding access to analytics and insights by enabling staff to interact with data via…
Australian social media ban started with ‘The Anxious Generation’ – Software
Since Meta whistleblower Frances Haugen aired internal emails in 2021 showing the tech giant knew of social media’s mental health impacts on teenagers, world leaders…