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

Smart lighting flicks switch on blockchain for extra savings

Smart lighting flicks switch on blockchain for extra savings

Vivid Technology partners with WePower
Matt Johnston May 10 2019 7:00AM Software
Google taps local addiction service to build AI suicide surveillance system

Google taps local addiction service to build AI suicide surveillance system

Turning Point wins $1.2 million grant.
Matt Johnston May 9 2019 12:00PM Training & Development
Employers lack proper digital policies, unhappy with tech training options

Employers lack proper digital policies, unhappy with tech training options

Peak education body report lashes laggard bosses.
Matt Johnston May 8 2019 12:15PM Training & Development
Cinema-as-a-service operator casts for crowdsourced sessions

Cinema-as-a-service operator casts for crowdsourced sessions

Demand.film has new business plot for the box office.
Matt Johnston May 8 2019 7:15AM Financial Services
QUT developing multimodal imaging system for robot surgeons

QUT developing multimodal imaging system for robot surgeons

Aided by machine learning.
Matt Johnston May 7 2019 12:38PM Software
Vic firies look to image sharing platform to manage controlled burns

Vic firies look to image sharing platform to manage controlled burns

FireLens to help training and planning.
Matt Johnston May 6 2019 1:20PM Projects
Volt bank to build mortgage platform with IRESS

Volt bank to build mortgage platform with IRESS

Digital bank taps cloud automation.
Matt Johnston May 2 2019 12:50PM Financial Services
ASG promotes Dean Langenbach to CEO

ASG promotes Dean Langenbach to CEO

As company's founder retires.
Matt Johnston May 2 2019 12:24PM Training & Development
TransGrid to switch to ServiceNow customer service desk

TransGrid to switch to ServiceNow customer service desk

As new outsource deal with HCL takes effect.
Matt Johnston May 2 2019 6:35AM Projects
RAAF to set up smart sensing lab at Sydney Uni

RAAF to set up smart sensing lab at Sydney Uni

Building the 'internet of defence things'.
Matt Johnston May 1 2019 5:18PM Hardware
Victoria begins $30m prescription monitoring system rollout

Victoria begins $30m prescription monitoring system rollout

SafeScript to be mandatory from April 2020.
Matt Johnston May 1 2019 12:47PM Cloud
CBA expands Apple Pay to include business cards

CBA expands Apple Pay to include business cards

Following popularity with consumers.
Matt Johnston May 1 2019 11:15AM Software
Libs pledge $5m to AI-powered pain diagnosis app

Libs pledge $5m to AI-powered pain diagnosis app

National trial for ASX-listed tech play.
Matt Johnston Apr 30 2019 11:55AM Software
SA Corrective Services head to the cloud to reduce recidivism

SA Corrective Services head to the cloud to reduce recidivism

Juggling online education and digital security.
Matt Johnston Apr 29 2019 8:35PM Training & Development
Smart home tech sexist, sparks security fears for women: study

Smart home tech sexist, sparks security fears for women: study

Fails to deliver on easy living promises.
Matt Johnston Apr 29 2019 2:17PM Software
How Victoria University's LMS enabled its new course delivery model

How Victoria University's LMS enabled its new course delivery model

Supporting students sans semesters.
Matt Johnston Apr 29 2019 6:50AM Projects
How Microsoft's AI grant will help QUT monitor coral reef health

How Microsoft's AI grant will help QUT monitor coral reef health

18 months work in just a few days.
Matt Johnston Apr 23 2019 12:51PM Projects
NEC's replacement A/NZ managing director named

NEC's replacement A/NZ managing director named

After Mike Barber transition.
Matt Johnston Apr 18 2019 12:09PM Training & Development
Spy satellites quietly move to subscription licensing

Spy satellites quietly move to subscription licensing

Commercial surveillance becomes Data as a Service.
Matt Johnston Apr 17 2019 10:25PM Hardware
Retail Drinks Australia fortifies customer data with Invigor Group

Retail Drinks Australia fortifies customer data with Invigor Group

Analytics for 6,600 member liquor retailers.
Matt Johnston Apr 17 2019 12:04PM Software

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