Google, Meta urge Australia to delay social media ban bill – Software
Google and Meta Platforms urged the Australian government to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying…
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Norths Collective membership climbs on digital transformation – Marketing
Hospitality group Norths Collective has seen its membership base grow by 7000 following continued digital transformation work. The Sydney-based hospitality group with six venues and…
Aussie Broadband is building a new cloud for its internal use – Cloud – Hardware – Software – Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband is six months into building a cloud platform for its own internal use that will replace existing compute and containerisation platforms and help…
ASX’s costs surge in software upgrade – Software
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) said the second phase of an upgrade to its clearing and settlement software will likely cost up to $320 million.…
Cyber security bill passes parliament – Security
Australia’s first cyber security legislation has been passed by parliament after being approved by the senate yesterday. The package of legislation was introduced last month…
AFP gathers intel after Manila scam ‘boiler room’ raid – Security
The Australian Federal Police is working to identify victims of a “scam compound” operating in Manila that was raided by authorities, resulting in the arrest…
Intel expects reduced US grant after winning Pentagon contract – Hardware
Intel expects a reduction from the $8.5 billion ($13 billion) preliminary US subsidies planned for the chipmaker to adjust for a US$3 billion deal with…
Australia Connect to deliver new subsea cables – Telco/ISP
A consortium of Google Cloud, NEXTDC, SUBCO, Vocus, state and local governments are coming together under the banner of ‘Australia Connect’ to build two new…
Better Health Network to transform after two-year integration – Governance – Software – Digital Nation
Better Health Network (BHN) is preparing to kick of a transformation program next year following completion of the merger integration that led to its formation.…
NSW Police kicks off third attempt to replace 30-year-old core platform – Cloud – Software
NSW Police has relaunched its search for a new core policing system two years after it terminated a multi-million contract with US-based vendor Mark43. The…
Australian PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban – Security
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users, as part of…
Hack on US telecoms worst in nation’s history, senator says – Security
A breach of telecoms companies that the United States said was linked to China was the “worst telecom hack in our nation’s history – by…