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

Swinburne taps Data61 spin-out for telehealth education

Swinburne taps Data61 spin-out for telehealth education

Researchers, students to train with Coviu.
Matt Johnston Apr 16 2019 11:55AM Software
Deakin Uni to deploy cloud-connected sensors to monitor workplace comfort

Deakin Uni to deploy cloud-connected sensors to monitor workplace comfort

Looking to cut power bills and increase comfort.
Matt Johnston Apr 12 2019 6:45AM Hardware
Swinburne Uni launches tech mini-courses to upskill business leaders

Swinburne Uni launches tech mini-courses to upskill business leaders

Tackling automation, cybersecurity and big data.
Matt Johnston Apr 11 2019 12:05PM Training & Development
Acer, UTS partner for attention span boosting analytics pilot

Acer, UTS partner for attention span boosting analytics pilot

Tapping biometrics to understand where students get lost.
Matt Johnston Apr 11 2019 6:55AM Software
AEC turns to data analytics to bust queues at polling stations

AEC turns to data analytics to bust queues at polling stations

Taps Deakin Uni to provide simulations.
Matt Johnston Apr 9 2019 11:19AM Software
SA Uni startup launches AI-powered app for early Parkinson's detection

SA Uni startup launches AI-powered app for early Parkinson's detection

Helping assess patients in remote areas.
Matt Johnston Apr 9 2019 6:04AM Software
Jail time, website blocks for uni cheating services

Jail time, website blocks for uni cheating services

Draft legislation calls for $200,000 fine or 2 years jail.
Matt Johnston Apr 8 2019 12:00PM Strategy
Federal govt to create AI ethics guidelines

Federal govt to create AI ethics guidelines

Wants feedback on which values to embed in tech.
Matt Johnston Apr 5 2019 12:03PM Software
Aussie video virtualisation play Linius in trading halt

Aussie video virtualisation play Linius in trading halt

As company finalises capital raising.
Matt Johnston Apr 4 2019 3:08PM Software
Edith Cowan cyber students tool up to track and disable drones

Edith Cowan cyber students tool up to track and disable drones

Tackling concerns of malicious UAV use.
Matt Johnston Apr 3 2019 12:05PM Software
Flinders Uni trials new course to boost law grads' tech literacy

Flinders Uni trials new course to boost law grads' tech literacy

Partners with AI vendor for app development.
Matt Johnston Apr 2 2019 12:50PM Software
UTS deploys virtual apps for 10,000 IT and engineering students

UTS deploys virtual apps for 10,000 IT and engineering students

Giving more power for compute-intensive coursework
Matt Johnston Apr 2 2019 12:26PM Projects
Siemens CEO named adjunct professor at Swinburne for Industry 4.0 work

Siemens CEO named adjunct professor at Swinburne for Industry 4.0 work

After company contributes $1.5bn in grants.
Matt Johnston Apr 1 2019 12:09PM Training & Development
Curtin Uni to move 60,000 staff and students onto TechOne SaaS

Curtin Uni to move 60,000 staff and students onto TechOne SaaS

Taking admin, student management to the cloud.
Matt Johnston Mar 29 2019 12:00PM Cloud
Telstra's new bushfire management system for NT govt goes live

Telstra's new bushfire management system for NT govt goes live

With real-time weather, location data.
Matt Johnston Mar 29 2019 6:25AM Software
Alipay now offered in GM Cabs

Alipay now offered in GM Cabs

Courts Chinese tourists.
Matt Johnston Mar 28 2019 12:00PM Financial Services
Australians honoured in Google Faculty Research Awards

Australians honoured in Google Faculty Research Awards

Six researchers receive grants for world-class technical research.
Matt Johnston Mar 28 2019 7:10AM Strategy
Data leaders tapped by govt for advice

Data leaders tapped by govt for advice

National Data Advisory Council established.
Matt Johnston Mar 27 2019 12:40PM Strategy
Coles taps Ocado for online grocery shopping overhaul

Coles taps Ocado for online grocery shopping overhaul

New end-to-end automated system, supported by 1300 IT staff.
Matt Johnston Mar 26 2019 12:21PM Strategy
DiData, NTT collaborate with Aussie unis on healthcare tech

DiData, NTT collaborate with Aussie unis on healthcare tech

Continues partnership with Deakin, Western Sydney.
Matt Johnston Mar 26 2019 7:01AM Strategy

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