SA Power Networks using drones for remote line inspections – Strategy
SA Power Networks is working with local drone manufacturer Carbonix to automate the inspection of remote electricity distribution assets, while saving on the 20 million…
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Microsoft warns Russian hackers still trying to break into its systems – Security
Microsoft said that hackers linked to Russia’s foreign intelligence were trying again to break into its systems, using data stolen from corporate emails in January…
Pentagon UFO report says most sightings ‘ordinary objects’ and phenomena – Strategy
A Pentagon report on unidentified flying objects said US government investigations since the end of World War Two have found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology…
Apple retreats in Epic feud – Software
Under pressure from European regulators, Apple took a step back in its feud with Epic Games on Friday, clearing the way for Epic to put…
NSW government intervenes on digital parking fine system – Software
The NSW government has placed a ticketless parking fine system used by councils under review and frozen any more councils from onboarding to it. The…
Optus loses its networks boss – Telco/ISP
Optus’ managing director of networks Lambo Kanagaratnam has left the telco after nine years, with parent Singtel’s group CTO stepping into the role on an…
Australian higher education providers to be asked for GenAI action plans – Software
Australian universities, institutes and colleges providing higher education will be asked by the government for a “detailed” and “credible” action plan to address risks stemming…
Energy Queensland flicks switch on CIO hunt – Training & Development
Energy Queensland, the state’s government-owned electricity generator, distributor and retailer, is seeking a chief information officer (CIO). The $30 billion enterprise is advertising a role…
LinkedIn says premium subscriptions bring in US$1.7 billion – Training & Development – Software
LinkedIn has for the first time disclosed sales for its premium subscription business, saying the unit hit US$1.7 billion ($2.57 billion) in revenue in 2023…
Google’s newest office has AI designers toiling in a wi-fi desert – Networking
Google has been touting the myriad innovations in the first building wholly designed and built by the web giant, even moving workers in to focus…
Wilson Group readies IT systems as foundation for AI play – Cloud – Software
Wilson Group, best known for its car parks and security services, is investing in its business applications and data environment as technical foundations for future…
VMware patches against sandbox escape – Security
VMware has issued a patch for two critical vulnerabilities in its Fusion and Workstation software. The company’s advisory said the vulnerabilities also affect its ESXi…