How do they do IT: Microsoft's Tech.Ed goes IPv6
Microsoft’s annual event for IT professionals, Tech.Ed, will this year deploy IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) for the first time in an effort to drive education and awareness about the technology.
Stories by Chloe Herrick
iiNet profits up 36 per cent
Internet service provider, iiNet’s (ASX:IIN) has recorded revenue growth of 13 per cent to $474 million for the full year to 30 June 2010.
Surf lifesavers turn to IT for business efficiency
Surf Lifesaving Australia (SLSA) has begun the process of implementing a new IT system in a bid to make business processes more efficient.
Sydney high schoolers take out ICT prize
A group of Sydney high school students have been awarded the first Young Australian Innovators National ICT Prize by National ICT Australia (NICTA) and the Australian Computer Society (ACS), for their entry which focused on household security.
Coalition announced additional $10.5 million to spend on cyber-safety
The Coalition has announced it will spend $10.5 million on a National Cyberbullying Taskforce as part of its wider cyber-safety policy.
Ciena continues local hires
Networking company, Ciena, continues to hire staff to oversee its Australian and New Zealand operations, appointing Simon Barnard as its new account director for the southern region.
Coalition to spend $90 million on PC-based content filtering and cyber-safety program
A Coalition Government will spend $90 million on PC-based Internet filtering software and the expansion of Australian Communication and Media Authority’s (ACMA) cyber-safety outreach program.
Federal Election 2010: Liberal Party's social media strategy
The Liberal Party's social media presence throughout the Federal election campaign has been patchy at best, hallmarked by a PR 'broadcast'-style approach and is typified by Opposition leader Tony Abbott, who hasn't bothered tweeting in almost a month.
Demand for ICT jobs has eased in the leadup to the Federal election
Business uncertainty around the outcome of the rapidly approaching Federal Election has resulted in a decline in ICT recruitment during July, according a leading industry recruiter.
AIIA iAwards recognise Australian ICT talent
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) iAwards, held in Melbourne, has seen Adrian Di Marco take out the CSIRO Tony Benson Award for Individual Achievement in ICT.
IT spending to hit $US1.51 trillion in 2010: IDC
An IDC forecast has projected global IT spending to hit $US1.51 trillion in 2010, an increase on last year's figures as a result of economic recovery, but also highlights a lingering concern about an unstable global economy.
Underwater cameras deployed to protect fish
The Queensland Government has announced it will use underwater cameras to aid research into potentially threaten fish species such as juvenile pearl perch, teraglin and snapper.
Qld Govt implements new payroll system
The Queensland Government is implementing a new payroll model in response to the Auditor General’s report, handed down on the June 29, on the Queensland Health [[artnid:351475|payroll fiasco.|new]]
Telco NZ places broadband bid
Telecom New Zealand (ASX:TEL) has made good on its plans to become a player in New Zealand’s Ultra-Fast Broadband network submitting a “refined proposal” to the New Zealand Government on how it would help deliver the proposed fibre to the home network.
Federal Election 2010: The Australian Greens' social networking strategy
The Australian Greens are taking a ‘less is more’ approach to social media in the lead-up to the election, claiming the benefits come from using the platform as an engagement tool rather than a distribution outlet.