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

'Tacttoos' could smooth out the flaws of flat virtual buttons

'Tacttoos' could smooth out the flaws of flat virtual buttons

Sydney Uni explores ultra-thin haptic wearables.
Matt Johnston Jul 10 2019 7:10AM Hardware
Fletcher Building lures new CIO from Google

Fletcher Building lures new CIO from Google

Following John Bell’s retirement.
Matt Johnston Jul 9 2019 11:35AM Training & Development
Monash Uni turns to European Space Agency data to prepare Victoria for fires and floods

Monash Uni turns to European Space Agency data to prepare Victoria for fires and floods

25 times better than government maps.
Matt Johnston Jul 9 2019 7:45AM Projects
Swimming Australia dives into AWS cloud and analytics deal

Swimming Australia dives into AWS cloud and analytics deal

For engagement and talent scouting.
Matt Johnston Jul 8 2019 11:15AM Strategy
Aussie supercomputers slide down global rankings

Aussie supercomputers slide down global rankings

NCI retains top spot in Oz.
Matt Johnston Jul 3 2019 5:50PM Hardware
Australia Post raises a glass to IT outsourcing

Australia Post raises a glass to IT outsourcing

Toasts Wine Depot fulfilment centre smarts.
Matt Johnston Jul 3 2019 7:00AM Strategy
Murdoch Children's Research Institute to test pain analysis app

Murdoch Children's Research Institute to test pain analysis app

Using AI to measure and manage pain.
Matt Johnston Jul 2 2019 12:22PM Strategy
Investigators look to narrative tech to tell the story of a crime

Investigators look to narrative tech to tell the story of a crime

Commercialising 21st century murder boards.
Matt Johnston Jul 1 2019 4:42PM Software
AFP wants AI "data airlock" to ferret out abhorrent material

AFP wants AI "data airlock" to ferret out abhorrent material

In partnership with Monash Uni.
Matt Johnston Jul 1 2019 12:05PM Strategy
Jacobs Creek raises a toast to local AI for liquid returns

Jacobs Creek raises a toast to local AI for liquid returns

With a cloudy bouquet.
Matt Johnston Jun 28 2019 6:58AM Projects
CBA to 'substantially' overhaul privacy under OAIC undertaking

CBA to 'substantially' overhaul privacy under OAIC undertaking

90 days to submit plans.
Matt Johnston Jun 27 2019 11:48AM Financial Services
New cyber warfare research centre launches to 'defend democracy'

New cyber warfare research centre launches to 'defend democracy'

In alliance with US.
Matt Johnston Jun 27 2019 7:15AM Strategy
AusCERT, AARNet partner for new higher ed cyber initiative

AusCERT, AARNet partner for new higher ed cyber initiative

Launches training and advisory service.
Matt Johnston Jun 26 2019 1:11PM Training & Development
Australia's largest uni on the hunt for first ever CISO

Australia's largest uni on the hunt for first ever CISO

Monash breaks security chief into own role.
Matt Johnston Jun 26 2019 7:02AM Training & Development
Tower Insurance says delayed core platform replacement back on track

Tower Insurance says delayed core platform replacement back on track

Reaffirms updated timeline.
Matt Johnston Jun 25 2019 1:05PM Financial Services
Sydney Uni researchers uncover 2000 fake apps on Google Play store

Sydney Uni researchers uncover 2000 fake apps on Google Play store

Impersonating popular Android apps.
Matt Johnston Jun 24 2019 4:41PM Software
Zip Co flies into trademark dispute

Zip Co flies into trademark dispute

Share price tumbles.
Matt Johnston Jun 24 2019 12:55PM Financial Services
Microsoft to offer traineeship program in SA

Microsoft to offer traineeship program in SA

Staving off tech talent shortages.
Matt Johnston Jun 21 2019 4:10PM Training & Development
Cyber attacks won’t be covered by the Terrorism Insurance Act - yet

Cyber attacks won’t be covered by the Terrorism Insurance Act - yet

Scope for protection under $13.4bn scheme.
Matt Johnston Jun 20 2019 12:20PM Strategy
Data61 wants to 'vaccinate' machine learning algorithms against attacks

Data61 wants to 'vaccinate' machine learning algorithms against attacks

Recognising and fending off attacks.
Matt Johnston Jun 20 2019 7:17AM Software

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