Matt Johnston

Matt Johnston is a recent journalism graduate from the University of Newcastle.

With experience as a journalist for Newcastle’s 2NURFM News, and an ABC Heywire award for non-fiction storytelling under his belt, Matt has relocated to Sydney to learn the ropes of technology journalism at iTnews.

Recent articles by Matt Johnston

Sydney seeks feedback on smart city framework

Sydney seeks feedback on smart city framework

Doesn't just want 'tech for tech's sake'.
Matt Johnston Jan 24 2020 6:30AM Strategy
Meet the young leaders of the iTnews Benchmark Awards 2020

Meet the young leaders of the iTnews Benchmark Awards 2020

Finalists from ANZ, the Federal Court and Nine.
Matt Johnston Jan 22 2020 1:30PM Projects
Introducing the industrial and primary production Benchmark Awards finalists for 2020

Introducing the industrial and primary production Benchmark Awards finalists for 2020

From IoT to settlements engines and a bespoke collaboration platform.
Matt Johnston Jan 22 2020 6:45AM Projects
First IoT finalists for iTnews Benchmark Awards 2020 revealed

First IoT finalists for iTnews Benchmark Awards 2020 revealed

Cross-sector projects show off IoT's potential.
Matt Johnston Jan 21 2020 1:26PM Projects
Edith Cowan Uni’s cloud move slashes IT costs by 50 percent

Edith Cowan Uni’s cloud move slashes IT costs by 50 percent

Almost 400 workloads migrated to Azure.
Matt Johnston Jan 21 2020 1:20PM Strategy
Local government finalists for Benchmark Awards 2020 announced

Local government finalists for Benchmark Awards 2020 announced

Excellence in technology from councils and cities celebrated.
Matt Johnston Jan 20 2020 1:01PM Projects
Benchmark Awards Sustainability finalists for 2020

Benchmark Awards Sustainability finalists for 2020

Tapping drones, big data and AI to drive efficiency.
Matt Johnston Jan 17 2020 1:21PM Projects
Healthcare finalists for the iTnews Benchmark Awards 2020 revealed

Healthcare finalists for the iTnews Benchmark Awards 2020 revealed

Telehealth, voice controls and an always-on health coach.
Matt Johnston Jan 15 2020 1:45PM Projects
The CIO moves that made headlines in 2019

The CIO moves that made headlines in 2019

A look back at the tech chiefs who started new jobs or left old ones in 2019.
Matt Johnston Jan 13 2020 12:59PM Training & Development
MLC Wealth names new tech chief

MLC Wealth names new tech chief

Part of executive shakeup.
Matt Johnston Jan 10 2020 10:42AM Financial Services
Thales to deliver Queensland's digital driver's licence

Thales to deliver Queensland's digital driver's licence

Fraser Coast trial now planned for early 2020.
Matt Johnston Jan 8 2020 12:36PM Software
ACCC pushes back consumer data right timeline

ACCC pushes back consumer data right timeline

More privacy, security testing needed.
Matt Johnston Dec 20 2019 10:14AM Financial Services
Australian Antarctic Division begins hunt for new IT staff

Australian Antarctic Division begins hunt for new IT staff

It's one way to beat the summer heat.
Matt Johnston Dec 20 2019 7:05AM Training & Development
HammondCare taps Optus to enable remote care overhaul

HammondCare taps Optus to enable remote care overhaul

Telephony upgrade for aged care workers.
Matt Johnston Dec 19 2019 6:56AM Strategy
Super fund Rest hires ex-Vocus, Melbourne IT CTO

Super fund Rest hires ex-Vocus, Melbourne IT CTO

As it begins cloud push.
Matt Johnston Dec 16 2019 1:05PM Financial Services
Digital rehab proves promising for stroke recovery

Digital rehab proves promising for stroke recovery

Prince of Wales Hospital trials touchscreen therapy.
Matt Johnston Dec 16 2019 6:59AM Hardware
Energy Queensland to reinstate CIO position

Energy Queensland to reinstate CIO position

Seeks new tech chief as digital revamp continues.
Matt Johnston Dec 16 2019 6:58AM Training & Development
ABS to weigh in on safe data access

ABS to weigh in on safe data access

Research paper slated for release early next year.
Matt Johnston Dec 13 2019 11:24AM Strategy
Bendigo Bank's e-banking service goes down

Bendigo Bank's e-banking service goes down

Pre-Christmas outage hits.
Matt Johnston Dec 12 2019 9:42PM Financial Services
Ex-Woolies CIO lands as tech chief at Fletcher Building

Ex-Woolies CIO lands as tech chief at Fletcher Building

Second CIO appointment in six months.
Matt Johnston Dec 11 2019 12:51PM Training & Development

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