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

Cbus Super upgrades network with SD-WAN

Cbus Super upgrades network with SD-WAN

Grows size of IT team under broader insourcing effort.
Matt Johnston Oct 12 2020 12:00PM Projects
Deakin Uni moves Cloud Campus system off-prem

Deakin Uni moves Cloud Campus system off-prem

Completes 48 TB migration in a weekend.
Matt Johnston Oct 9 2020 12:40PM Projects
University of Sydney migrates student management to cloud

University of Sydney migrates student management to cloud

Upgrades on-premises solution after 11 years.
Matt Johnston Oct 8 2020 12:05PM Projects
Garvan Institute launches mobile app for coronavirus genetic analysis

Garvan Institute launches mobile app for coronavirus genetic analysis

Smartphone-based analysis in under 30 minutes.
Matt Johnston Oct 7 2020 9:33AM Software
TechOne ordered to pay $5.2m in unfair dismissal case

TechOne ordered to pay $5.2m in unfair dismissal case

Former state manager wins claim.
Matt Johnston Oct 2 2020 5:54PM Training & Development
Optus to build autonomous fire defence system with ANU

Optus to build autonomous fire defence system with ANU

Supported by new satellite constellation.
Matt Johnston Oct 1 2020 12:46PM Strategy
RMIT heads up cyber taskforce for higher education sector

RMIT heads up cyber taskforce for higher education sector

Backed by federal govt.
Matt Johnston Sep 30 2020 11:40AM Training & Development
Vision Australia overhauls digital training platform

Vision Australia overhauls digital training platform

For greater engagement and accessibility.
Matt Johnston Sep 29 2020 6:55AM Training & Development
Scouts Victoria data breach potentially nets 900 people's personal details

Scouts Victoria data breach potentially nets 900 people's personal details

Including bank details, birth certificates and court orders.
Matt Johnston Sep 25 2020 1:52PM Security
NAB crowdsources cyber security with bug bounty program

NAB crowdsources cyber security with bug bounty program

Partners with Bugcrowd.
Matt Johnston Sep 25 2020 11:02AM Financial Services
La Trobe University plans "significant" increase in online-only degrees

La Trobe University plans "significant" increase in online-only degrees

Expects to double online revenue by 2024.
Matt Johnston Sep 24 2020 11:30AM Strategy
IBM to open new centre at UQ

IBM to open new centre at UQ

Supporting data-driven research
Matt Johnston Sep 23 2020 6:31AM Training & Development
Cisco, UNSW establish new digital transport research chair

Cisco, UNSW establish new digital transport research chair

With Transport for NSW.
Matt Johnston Sep 21 2020 4:39PM Strategy
Casey Cardinia Libraries' cloud transformation keeps Melburnians well-read in lockdown

Casey Cardinia Libraries' cloud transformation keeps Melburnians well-read in lockdown

Calls for 'Netflix model' for e-books.
Matt Johnston Sep 14 2020 7:06AM Projects
IBM Australia staff back-paid over $12 million

IBM Australia staff back-paid over $12 million

More than 1600 workers underpaid.
Matt Johnston Sep 11 2020 11:25AM Financial Services
Airservices Australia to build automated drone flight approval system

Airservices Australia to build automated drone flight approval system

Partners with QUT on development.
Matt Johnston Sep 9 2020 5:14PM Projects
UNSW scores $5m US defence grant for VR pain relief

UNSW scores $5m US defence grant for VR pain relief

Treating spinal cord injuries.
Matt Johnston Sep 9 2020 12:01PM Hardware
Autonomous underwater bot helps protect marine parks

Autonomous underwater bot helps protect marine parks

Gathering better insights than scuba teams.
Matt Johnston Sep 8 2020 12:16PM Hardware
ASX opens data science PaaS up to third parties

ASX opens data science PaaS up to third parties

DataSphere expands data-as-a-service catalogue.
Matt Johnston Sep 7 2020 12:47PM Cloud
Harris Farm Markets turns to AI to manage fresh produce

Harris Farm Markets turns to AI to manage fresh produce

Predicting demand and reducing waste.
Matt Johnston Sep 7 2020 7:00AM Strategy

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