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Secure Logic calls on Federal Govt to introduce IoT regulation
IoT Security

Secure Logic calls on Federal Govt to introduce IoT regulation

Secure Logic CEO calls for Australian Government to introduce regulation mandating security practices for IoT devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Tasmanian elector data breached via forms on Electoral Commission site
Breach Prevention

Tasmanian elector data breached via forms on Electoral Commission site

A data breach on the Tasmanian Electoral Commission site, via Typeform online forms, exposed voters' sensitive details. The issue was swiftly addressed.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
TechnologyOne wins $7 million federal contract for SaaS deployment
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne wins $7 million federal contract for SaaS deployment

The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS) is the second shared service hub to partner with TechnologyOne.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Kiwi company acquires $392M stake in Canberra Data Centres
Hyperscale

Kiwi company acquires $392M stake in Canberra Data Centres

Infratil captures a significant share in Canberra Data Centres, investing A$392m to bolster its tech infrastructure foothold.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget
Government

ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Ten lessons from cities that have taken the affordable housing challenge
Local Government

Ten lessons from cities that have taken the affordable housing challenge

The Victorian government could speed up delivery by copying policies from Vancouver and Portland, a new report says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
City of Sydney targets net zero carbon buildings by 2050
Clean technologies

City of Sydney targets net zero carbon buildings by 2050

Residents and developers could face tighter rules as Sydney commits to net zero carbon buildings by 2050 and new builds by 2030.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Melbourne Airport’s $15 billion Rail Link gets private boost
Federal Government

Melbourne Airport’s $15 billion Rail Link gets private boost

The project’s funding gap has been narrowed after a consortium offered to match the governments’ combined AUD $10 billion commitment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2018
Australian road construction to hit record levels in 2018
Australian Government

Australian road construction to hit record levels in 2018

Road spending is set to top AUD $20 billion this financial year, but rail projects may crowd it out after 2018 as costs rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
Australia’s first CLT plant begins production
Manufacturing

Australia’s first CLT plant begins production

Backed by government grants, the Wodonga factory will supply timber panels to most of Australia within 24 hours as demand rises.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Australia’s infrastructure investment wave set to peak
National Broadband Network

Australia’s infrastructure investment wave set to peak

Australia’s public works boom is nearing its peak, with activity forecast to fall next year as LNG projects finish and government spending eases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 20th May 2018
Bridge corrosion a costly problem
Federal Government

Bridge corrosion a costly problem

Corrosion is costing Australia A$8 billion a year in avoidable bridge and concrete damage, with traffic and salt speeds worsening wear.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Macquarie Government gets 'Protected' cloud accreditation
Cloud Services

Macquarie Government gets 'Protected' cloud accreditation

It's currently the highest security level certification for cloud services approved by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
New street lighting guidelines will save millions
Smart Cities

New street lighting guidelines will save millions

Councils across Australia and New Zealand could cut street-light bills by USD $120 million a year as new specs ease LED procurement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Australian Department of Treasury signs off on Expense8 SaaS implementation
Software-as-a-Service

Australian Department of Treasury signs off on Expense8 SaaS implementation

The Australian Department of Treasury is the latest to adopt the Expense8 SaaS platform that is steadily being implemented in many departments.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016
DB Results to boost ACT Revenue Office IT infrastructure
Federal Government

DB Results to boost ACT Revenue Office IT infrastructure

A $30 million investment will boost tax and concession services after Australian company DB Results won the contract to work with ACT Revenue Office.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Unisys inks $74m Department of Defence extension
Unisys

Unisys inks $74m Department of Defence extension

The Australian Department of Defence has extended an IT support contract with Unisys for two years in a deal worth around $74 million.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Mega's legal guns shoot down claims of 'content theft'
Marketing Technologies

Mega's legal guns shoot down claims of 'content theft'

Mega, the file storage firm, has hit back at claims it profits from 'content theft' in a report calling the allegations 'defamatory'.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015