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Telcos, NBN Co face collective $7.3bn bill to renew wireless spectrum

Telcos, NBN Co face collective $7.3bn bill to renew wireless spectrum

As ACMA hikes expectations.
Ry Crozier Dec 17 2025 6:51AM Telco/ISP
OpenAI gets edge over Microsoft Copilot at La Trobe

OpenAI gets edge over Microsoft Copilot at La Trobe

Will make ChatGPT Edu available to 40,000 students by FY27.
Andrew Colley Dec 17 2025 5:10AM Software
Defence CTO retires from the public service

Defence CTO retires from the public service

Originally appointed during ICT restructure.
Zachariah Kelly Dec 17 2025 5:41AM Training & Development
New 2026 iTnews Executive Retreat for Security Leaders

New 2026 iTnews Executive Retreat for Security Leaders

A restorative retreat for senior leaders.
Staff Writer Nov 26 2025 10:00AM Security
Business leaders agree AI is the future. They just wish it worked right now

Business leaders agree AI is the future. They just wish it worked right now

Planned investments likely to be delayed.
Deepa Seetharaman, Supantha Mukherjee and Krystal Hu Dec 17 2025 4:45AM Software
Nvidia buys AI developer to expand open-source AI push

Nvidia buys AI developer to expand open-source AI push

Steps up investments to fend off rising competition.
Staff Writer Dec 16 2025 6:45AM Software
ASX to reset transformation after scathing review

ASX to reset transformation after scathing review

Tech modernisation and innovation culture put under microscope.
Ry Crozier Dec 15 2025 11:39AM Financial Services
The University of Sydney makes its interim CISO permanent

The University of Sydney makes its interim CISO permanent

Also names leader for its ambitious digital transformation program.
Zachariah Kelly Dec 15 2025 6:57AM Training & Development
ServiceNow nears deal to buy cyber security startup

ServiceNow nears deal to buy cyber security startup

Valued at as much as US$7 billion.
Staff Writer Dec 15 2025 6:27AM Security
Google to build subsea cables in PNG under Australia defence treaty

Google to build subsea cables in PNG under Australia defence treaty

In a key upgrade to its digital backbone.
Kirsty Needham Dec 15 2025 6:27AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co puts a longer predictive lens on its digital twin ambitions

NBN Co puts a longer predictive lens on its digital twin ambitions

Builds on six years of internal work.
Ry Crozier Dec 12 2025 6:19AM Telco/ISP
Vic energy department seeks CIO

Vic energy department seeks CIO

Responsibilities currently overseen by project delivery director.
Zachariah Kelly Dec 12 2025 6:39AM Training & Development
Defence gives $84m IT support contract to Unisys

Defence gives $84m IT support contract to Unisys

To replace Fujitsu after six years.
Zachariah Kelly Dec 12 2025 6:33AM Strategy
Cochlear pilots voice-to-text Salesforce integration for lead management

Cochlear pilots voice-to-text Salesforce integration for lead management

For salespeople out on the road.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2025 11:18AM Emerging Tech
ACMA secures pledges from major online retailers to block "dodgy" mobile sales

ACMA secures pledges from major online retailers to block "dodgy" mobile sales

eBay, Gumtree, Temu and Shine named as founding members of pledge scheme.
Andrew Colley Dec 12 2025 10:22AM Telco/ISP
HESTA draws APRA's ire over massive tech replatforming project

HESTA draws APRA's ire over massive tech replatforming project

Left members unable to access accounts or transact for months.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2025 9:58AM Financial Services
Services Australia may get powers to rein in data breach exposure

Services Australia may get powers to rein in data breach exposure

As Centrelink and Medicare identifiers continue to be compromised.
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2025 11:48AM Security
Bezos' Blue Origin working on orbital data centre technology

Bezos' Blue Origin working on orbital data centre technology

To run AI.
Staff Writer Dec 11 2025 6:42AM Cloud
Audit Office of NSW and Data61 explore AI for gov auditing

Audit Office of NSW and Data61 explore AI for gov auditing

Could also strengthen supervision of AI systems.
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2025 5:04PM Emerging Tech
Samsung: 98,000 handsets with triple zero call issues still 'active'

Samsung: 98,000 handsets with triple zero call issues still 'active'

A further 1.6 million mobiles patched so far.
Zachariah Kelly Dec 10 2025 11:27AM Software
AEC taps EY for master data management platform

AEC taps EY for master data management platform

Supports transformation work under Project Indigo.
Zachariah Kelly Dec 10 2025 6:50AM Cloud

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Optus stands up a unified data platform

Optus stands up a unified data platform
Endeavour Energy to build a cyber defence and response centre

Endeavour Energy to build a cyber defence and response centre
NBN Co is working to a new five-year security strategy

NBN Co is working to a new five-year security strategy
Flight Centre taps more data in customer sentiment analysis

Flight Centre taps more data in customer sentiment analysis

NBN

NBN Co curbed on FTTN overbuild cost claim to stop bill shock

NBN Co curbed on FTTN overbuild cost claim to stop bill shock

 Netflix leaves NBN Co wary about AI network impact Telstra to pay $20.3m for mass cut of Belong NBN upload speeds NBN Co weaves AI and automation into its operational "fabric"

CIO movements

Sydney Metro looking to appoint temporary CIO

Sydney Metro looking to appoint temporary CIO

 CBA's group CIO of three years to exit in December Optus brings in ex-NBN Co CIO to run technology ANZ Banking Group appoints group CIO

Government

Defence CTO retires from the public service

Defence CTO retires from the public service

 Federal chief AI officer roles set to go to existing APS staffers Vic energy department seeks CIO WA Health to build data platform, pilot AI at Royal Perth Hospital

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