Services Australia’s digital credential sharing with NSW on ice – Software
A publicised bid to open the Services Australia and Service NSW digital wallets to store multiple government credentials has stalled, with no indication of when…
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NBN Co to make fewer ACT premises gigabit-capable – Telco/ISP
NBN Co has downgraded its target for gigabit-capable premises in the Australian Capital Territory from 57 percent to 50 percent, because it is more cost-effective…
Defence looks for data-as-a-service for industrial intelligence – Strategy – Software
The Department of Defence wants a data-as-a-service (DaaS) provider to deliver an industrial intelligence capability (IIC), to be operational in early 2024. In a tender…
VMware warns to patch now against exploitable bugs – Security
VMware is warning that high-severity bugs first disclosed last week now have proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code available, and need to be patched. The company’s October…
NBN speeds hit 20Gbps in live network trial – Telco/ISP – Networking
NBN Co has announced successful technical field trials demonstrating symmetric speeds of 20Gbps. The trial demonstrated multiple multi-gigabit technologies on one fibre, showing off the…
David Jones builds new technology team – Strategy – Training & Development
David Jones has created a new technology team to build out its omnichannel experience under the leadership of its new chief technology officer, Hugh Fahy.…
NDIA hires Ajay Satyan as its CIO – Training & Development
The National Disability Insurance Agency has appointed Ajay Satyan as its chief information officer, taking over from Ian Frew who retired in April after a five-year stint.…
Nvidia says US sped up new export curbs on AI chips – Hardware
Chip designer Nvidia said new US export curbs on the sale of its high-end artificial intelligence chips to China came into effect on Monday as…
Governments, firms should spend more on AI safety, top researchers say – Software
Artificial intelligence companies and governments should allocate at least one third of their AI research and development funding to ensuring the safety and ethical use…
AFP deems 16 members ‘at risk’ after HWLE breach – Security
Sixteen (16) current and former members of the Australian Federal Police were assessed to be most at risk following the data breach of law firm…
Nvidia to make Arm-based PC chips – Hardware
Nvidia dominates the market for artificial intelligence computing chips. Now it is coming after Intel’s longtime stronghold of personal computers. Nvidia has quietly begun designing…
Australian Federal Police officers using more online face search tools – Security – Software
Australian Federal Police officers “potentially” used online facial image search tools on 10 occasions for operational matters in the first half of the year, against…