Victorian Government announces $110 million ICT action plan
The Victorian Government has announced an ICT action plan worth $110 million with the aim of creating ICT jobs and to reinforce its status as the IT hub of Australia
Stories by Chloe Herrick
Linux users to get AUSkey access before Christmas
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has confirmed Linux users will finally have access to its AUSkey authentication software within two months, following compatibility complaints in May when the service was launched for Windows and Mac OS X only.
IT employers hiring confidence highest since 2008
Australian IT employers have developed a hiring confidence for the coming quarter at a level not seen since the start of the economic downturn, a new survey has found, despite a decline in permanent staff hires in past months.
Computers in Schools project rollout continues to fall short
The Federal Government has claimed it is on track to fully deliver a total of 696,000 PCs under its Computers in Schools program, however current rollout rates suggest a shortfall of some 203,143 computers by the initiative’s December 2011 deadline.
Tasmanian Premier calls on State Opposition to refute Turnbull's "scare" tactics
The Tasmanian Premier and Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, David Bartlett, has called on the State Opposition to educate Federal Liberal members on the benefits of the National Broadband Network (NBN) and to refute claims made by Shadow Communications Minister, Malcolm Turnbull.
October jobs market consistent: Recruiters
The IT jobs market has seen another month of consistent growth cementing the sector as one of the leading occupations and again outperforming the wider jobs market.
The ACCAN appoints new CEO
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, Teresa Corbin.
VEC expands electronic assistance for disadvantaged voters
Plans from the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) to implement an Electronically Assisted Voting (EAV) system are being prepared to suit a wider variety of voters with disabilities.
Sensis collaborates with NearMap to add aerial images to maps
Australian search and directory company, Sensis, has signed a memorandum of understanding with photo and terrain mapping provider, NearMap.com, for the use of its aerial imagery.
Tasmanian Government to legislate 'opt-out' model for NBN
The Tasmanian Government is ramping up its roll out of the National Broadband Network (NBN) announcing it will shortly seek to legislate an ‘opt out’ model for new connections to the broadband network -- the first of its kind in the country.
Singapore Airlines to offer inflight Wi-Fi and mobile services in 2011
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced it will offer customers in-flight Wi-Fi internet and mobile telephony services in 2011, six years after trialling in-flight internet services.
Winery sees incentives in vintage social media
Small to medium enterprises looking to expand their business and build brand recognition on social media sites can take heart: there's money to be made there.
VHA launches plans targeted at business customers
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) has launched a new offering for business customers with its TalkBusiness plans, claiming it will simplify telecommunications costs.
GE, CSIRO to collaborate on Australian R&D
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has extended its working relationship with General Electric (GE) through a $20 million agreement which will result in a number of new research and development (R&D) projects carried out in Australia during the next five years.
South Grampians Shire Council trades DAS for SAN
Victoria’s Southern Grampians Shire Council has overhauled its storage infrastructure, upgrading its direct attached storage (DAS) to a storage area network (SAN) from Hitachi Data Systems (HDS).