Chinese hackers breached US court wiretap systems – Security
Chinese hackers accessed the networks of US broadband providers and obtained information from systems the federal government uses for court-authorised wiretapping, the Wall Street Journal…
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No deadlines set for NSW agencies to resolve heightened cyber risks – Security
NSW government agencies with cyber risks outside acceptable levels have not set deadlines to rein them in, according to an analysis by the state’s auditor.…
Rival browsers allege Microsoft’s practices on Edge unfair – Software
Microsoft gives its Edge web browser an unfair advantage and EU antitrust regulators should subject it to tough EU tech rules, three rival browsers and…
NSW aims to cut tech duplication in new digital agenda – Security – Software
NSW is planning to better coordinate technology and cyber security spending across government with its first digital strategy since 2019. Jihad Dib, Customer Services and…
iTnews is expanding its technology coverage by joining forces with Digital Nation – Strategy
I wanted to take some time to explain a bit about what to expect from the marriage of the two sites. iTnews has always been…
Cover Story: Marketing’s inevitable digital transformation – Marketing
Earlier this year, Digital Nation held its ‘Digital as Usual’ breakfast event for HR, finance and marketing. The event combined C-suite level players to discuss…
Sanitarium is re-platforming HR onto Dayforce – HR – Software
Sanitarium, maker of Weet-Bix, Up&Go and So Good non-dairy milks, is in the testing phase for a new integrated human resources platform. Anna Meale (left)…
NSW agencies found wanting in privileged access review – Security
A single NSW government agency created three undocumented privileged accounts for two IT projects it ran, one of several dubious practices uncovered in a yearly…
Meta, Australian banks tout progress on taking down scam ads – Security – Financial Services
Meta has taken down some 8000 so-called “celeb bait” scam ads from Facebook and Instagram as part of a new effort with Australian banks to…
Flight Centre rapidly trains staff in new systems – Governance
Flight Centre has turned to digital “nudging” to help its teams adopt new technology, using software from the vendor WalkMe. Speaking during the Gartner Symposium…
DFAT puts $51m into Google Pacific cable – Telco/ISP
The federal government has handed $51 million to US firm Manta Ray Solutions LLC to develop a new Pacific subsea cable. Tuvalu iStock Forming part…
NDIA renews contact centre deal with Serco – Telco/ISP
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has extended its contract with Serco for contact centre services for another three years. The agency originally hired Serco…