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

Canberra expands semi-autonomous car trial

Canberra expands semi-autonomous car trial

Potential to help ageing population.
Matt Johnston Aug 29 2019 12:28PM Projects
Shine Lawyers quietly debuts automated claims tool

Shine Lawyers quietly debuts automated claims tool

Using AI to predict case outcomes
Matt Johnston Aug 28 2019 1:23PM Strategy
Feds launch two new mining data research centres

Feds launch two new mining data research centres

Data mining mining data.
Matt Johnston Aug 28 2019 7:15AM Strategy
Sydney nursing homes pilot flu outbreak alert app

Sydney nursing homes pilot flu outbreak alert app

Automated app to reduce hospitalisations.
Matt Johnston Aug 27 2019 1:25PM Projects
'Readily available' consumer spyware apps could violate raft of Aussie laws

'Readily available' consumer spyware apps could violate raft of Aussie laws

According to ACCAN, Deakin University report.
Matt Johnston Aug 26 2019 6:36AM Security
Bravura swallows finance SaaS vendor Midwinter for $50m

Bravura swallows finance SaaS vendor Midwinter for $50m

Tapping adjacent fintech markets.
Matt Johnston Aug 23 2019 1:57PM Financial Services
Sydney brain scanners speed up analysis with AI

Sydney brain scanners speed up analysis with AI

Increasing accuracy with automation.
Matt Johnston Aug 23 2019 6:55AM Software
Firefighters turn to AI for faster evacuations

Firefighters turn to AI for faster evacuations

UOW trials smart CCTV software.
Matt Johnston Aug 21 2019 1:05PM Projects
Westpac challenges ERP heavyweights over transaction inefficiencies

Westpac challenges ERP heavyweights over transaction inefficiencies

Strikes partnership with Coupa.
Matt Johnston Aug 21 2019 6:59AM Financial Services
NIB touts tech rehab as financial restorative

NIB touts tech rehab as financial restorative

For better cost management.
Matt Johnston Aug 20 2019 1:00PM Financial Services
Aussie engineer adds 3D printed whiskers to drones

Aussie engineer adds 3D printed whiskers to drones

Using air currents to sense movements.
Matt Johnston Aug 19 2019 6:55AM Projects
3D face scans help spot Australia's costliest sleep disorder

3D face scans help spot Australia's costliest sleep disorder

Increasing access to apnoea treatment.
Matt Johnston Aug 16 2019 12:55PM Projects
Every move you make, every step you take, your mall is watching you

Every move you make, every step you take, your mall is watching you

Real-time shopper data boosts Vicinity’s bottom line in sluggish retail market.
Matt Johnston Aug 15 2019 7:16AM Strategy
Tech projects claim half of latest CRC funding round

Tech projects claim half of latest CRC funding round

$10m for data protection, AI energy and IoT.
Matt Johnston Aug 14 2019 1:18PM Projects
Bendigo uses VR to stop young drivers colliding with trucks

Bendigo uses VR to stop young drivers colliding with trucks

Deakin Uni to build simulator.
Matt Johnston Aug 14 2019 6:58AM Projects
IAG digital marketplace rostered on for shift management

IAG digital marketplace rostered on for shift management

To increase flexibility.
Matt Johnston Aug 14 2019 6:58AM Financial Services
Queensland debuts "most advanced" driverless car in Oz

Queensland debuts "most advanced" driverless car in Oz

$1.5m Renault makes its way around the Brisbane 'burbs.
Matt Johnston Aug 13 2019 12:16PM Projects
Sydney hospitals turn to data analytics to combat opioid crisis

Sydney hospitals turn to data analytics to combat opioid crisis

Improving lower back pain treatment.
Matt Johnston Aug 13 2019 6:44AM Projects
People’s Choice taps Salesforce multi-cloud in digital push

People’s Choice taps Salesforce multi-cloud in digital push

Credit Union aims to be fully digital by 2020.
Matt Johnston Aug 12 2019 1:30PM Financial Services
Bankwest ink in e-signatures for home loans

Bankwest ink in e-signatures for home loans

Reducing application wait times.
Matt Johnston Aug 12 2019 1:13PM Financial Services

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