Aurora Energy CIO leaves after six months in role
The chief information officer of Aurora Energy quit the company earlier this month, a spokesperson for the electricity retailer has confirmed to Computerworld Australia.
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Telstra takes stake in IT support platform provider
Telstra Ventures today announced it had made a “strategic” investment in US-based company Boomtown, which provides an app that allows IT support and training to be delivered via live chat or video.
CSIRO seeks petaflop supercomputer
The CSIRO has invited tenders for a replacement of its BRAGG supercomputer cluster, with the organisation hoping to have a new petaflop-capable system up and running in the first half of next year.
NSW launches its first digital licences
New South Wales has launched its first wave of digital licences, which allow a licensee to store them on a smartphone or tablet.
Govt’s new cyber HQ to boost opportunities for collaboration
A new facility for the Australian Cyber Security Centre will house up to 650 workstations, offering significant room for the ACSC to expand. However, a crucial driver for the ACSC’s relocation is that it will boost opportunities for collaboration between the centre’s lead agency — the Australian Signals Directorate — and the other agencies that participate in the ACSC.
Optus profit drops
Keen competition and an investment in sports content as part of the company’s move to become “a mobile-led entertainment brand” took their toll on Optus’ Q2 results.
Adelaide Uni’s first CIO prepares to depart
The University of Adelaide has begun a global search for a new chief information officer as its inaugural CIO, Mark Gregory, prepares to depart next month.
Government appoints cyber ambassador
The government has appointed Dr Tobias Feakin to the newly created role of ambassador for cyber affairs.
Government pushes ahead with controversial telco security bill
Attorney-General George Brandis yesterday introduced in the Senate a bill to implement the government’s Telco Sector Security Reforms program.
ASX, ASIC seek to boost cyber security of Australia’s biggest companies
The ASX and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have invited the 100 largest companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange to participate in an assessment of their cyber security posture.
Broad industry support for NBN pricing revamp, Bill Morrow says
NBN CEO Bill Morrow says there is “broad-based support” among National Broadband Network retail service providers (RSP) for a shift to a modified discount scheme for the capacity-based CVC charge.
New Defence ICT strategy outlines $20b, 10-year investment
The Department of Defence has released an updated ICT strategy intended to help it implement the ‘One Defence’ reform program and the priorities outlined in the 2016 Defence White Paper.
Tech investment helps drive up Westpac costs
Westpac registered a 3 per cent increase in costs for FY16 in line with the group’s revenue growth, with CEO, Brian Hartzer, telling a full year results briefing that the bank’s investment spend would help put it in good stead for future returns.
ANZ CIO out as bank brings in new tech chief
ANZ’s chief information officer Scott Collary will depart the bank later this month as part of changes to the technology function at the bank.
IBM, HP Enterprise to join welfare payment overhaul
The Department of Human Services has revealed that IBM and HP Enterprise will join the overhaul of the government’s welfare payment infrastructure.