Category: ITnews

Australian gov backs election system security after
21
May
2024

AEC checks Meta AI’s handling of election questions – Software

The Australian Electoral Commission is running its own checks on tools like Meta AI to determine the extent to which…

AFP uses cloud, SASE to upgrade reach and capability
21
May
2024

Australian Federal Police uses cloud, SASE to upgrade reach and capability – Cloud – Security – Software

The Australian Federal Police is using a combination of cloud, SD-WAN and secure access service edge (SASE) to uplift its…

Telstra to cut up to 2800 roles by year-end
21
May
2024

Telstra to cut up to 2800 roles by year-end – Telco/ISP

Telstra is set to cut up to 2800 roles from its “direct workforce” by the end of the calendar year….

Transgrid's Lumea seeks closer ties with cellular network planners
21
May
2024

Transgrid’s Lumea seeks closer ties with cellular network planners – Telco/ISP

Transgrid’s commercial arm Lumea has set up a portal to help wireless network planners find existing towers on which they…

NBN Co to fibre new estate on Sydney's outskirts
21
May
2024

NBN Co to fibre new estate on Sydney’s outskirts – Telco/ISP

NBN Co is set to deploy fibre and smart community infrastructure to a new development of 13,000 homes at Appin…

Microsoft debuts 'Copilot+' PCs
21
May
2024

Microsoft debuts ‘Copilot+’ PCs – Hardware

Microsoft has debuted a new category of personal computers with AI features as it rushes to build the emerging technology…

CyberArk to acquire Venafi
20
May
2024

CyberArk to acquire Venafi – Security

CyberArk will acquire cyber security firm Venafi from private equity firm Thoma Bravo in a deal valued at around US$1.54…

AFP uses cloud, SASE to upgrade reach and capability
20
May
2024

AFP uses cloud, SASE to upgrade reach and capability – Cloud – Security – Software

The Australian Federal Police is using a combination of cloud, SD-WAN and secure access service edge (SASE) to uplift its…

20
May
2024

SASE can reduce vendor sprawl, minimise costs and enhance network security – Partner Content – State of Security 2024 – Security – Software

Australia is also facing a significant skills shortage in cybersecurity with AustCyber forecasting a shortfall of 17,000 works by 2026….

Telstra brings Infosys into engineering transformation
20
May
2024

Telstra brings Infosys into engineering transformation – Software – Telco/ISP

Telstra has tapped Infosys to accelerate its digital transformation and build its software engineering capabilities. The Indian company joins fellow…

EU demands clarity on AI risks in Bing
20
May
2024

EU demands clarity on AI risks in Bing – Software

The European Commission could fine Microsoft if it doesn’t provide adequate information on risks stemming from generative AI features in…

Microsoft offers cloud customers AMD alternative to Nvidia AI processors
20
May
2024

Microsoft offers cloud customers AMD alternative to Nvidia AI processors – Hardware

Microsoft plans to offer its cloud customers a platform of AMD artificial intelligence chips that will compete with components made…