As Higher Ed IT adopts new technologies, it’s becoming more and more important to stay current with tech news. New technological advancements are sure to affect your work at an institutional-level. We’re constantly aggregating new and exciting articles from the best sources so that you can stay informed and ahead in the field.
Victoria updates decade-old telco panels to save AU$34m annually
New State Purchase Contracts have replaced existing arrangements with Telstra and Optus, and added a handful of smaller telco players into the mix.
Telstra launches 1Gbps 4G mobile network across cities
Telstra has launched its 1Gbps 4G mobile network in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with Adelaide and Perth set to join by the end of the year.
Freelancer reports record AU$51.9m in cash receipts in 2016
2016 was a positive year for Freelancer, with the company delivering AU$51.9 million in cash receipts, its highest since inception.
Monash University gets multi-petabyte computing boost from Red Hat, Dell EMC
Monash University's eResearch Centre has upped its big data processing game, thanks to a software-defined multi-petabyte deployment from Red Hat and Dell EMC.
CSIRO develops electronics-grade graphene from soybeans
Graphene production for use in electronic devices has become more commercially viable thanks to a breakthrough from a team of scientists at the CSIRO.
US formally leaves Trans-Pacific Partnership
The top trade representative in the United States has informed TPP members that America no longer has any legal obligations under the treaty.
WA government launches AU$22m telco fund to improve infrastructure in rural areas
The State Agricultural Telecommunications Infrastructure Improvement Fund will be used for investment in telecommunications infrastructure and other technologies that will support agribusinesses in Western Australia.
Apple releases watchOS 3.2 with Theatre Mode and SiriKit for developers
Your Apple Watch can soon go dark, and Siri is about to gain new capabilities.
Recent Google Voice updates are welcome additions
Google recently rolled out the first meaningful update to its Voice platform in five years. Here is what's new and where it fits in Google's ever-confusing approach to messaging.
TechnologyOne confident Brisbane Council ‘event’ will not impact business
The company has told shareholders the Brisbane City Council 'event' will not impact TechnologyOne's 'unblemished' 30-year record.