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

ANU teams up with French space agency, research powerhouses

ANU teams up with French space agency, research powerhouses

For quantum communications and space tech collaborations.
Matt Johnston Feb 28 2019 11:41AM Strategy
Western Sydney Uni debuts new digital camera tech for defence and space ops

Western Sydney Uni debuts new digital camera tech for defence and space ops

Bio-inspired camera takes better pics with less data.
Matt Johnston Feb 28 2019 6:55AM Hardware
RMIT proposes digital twins for defence aircraft

RMIT proposes digital twins for defence aircraft

AI to manage maintenance and procurement.
Matt Johnston Feb 27 2019 7:10AM Software
UNSW taps Microsoft to replace 17 CRMs and datasets

UNSW taps Microsoft to replace 17 CRMs and datasets

As part of $3bn goal to reach global top 50 unis.
Matt Johnston Feb 27 2019 6:55AM Projects
National Parks Association uses drones to remotely find and track elusive wildlife

National Parks Association uses drones to remotely find and track elusive wildlife

Saving time and twisted ankles.
Matt Johnston Feb 26 2019 11:30AM Hardware
Feds reveal new guidelines for R&D tax incentive

Feds reveal new guidelines for R&D tax incentive

Focuses on surge in software claims.
Matt Johnston Feb 21 2019 3:14PM Training & Development
Bendigo turns to IoT to get clever about weather

Bendigo turns to IoT to get clever about weather

Heatwave underscores temp sensor network launch.
Matt Johnston Feb 21 2019 6:51AM Projects
Domino's tech delays contribute to flat sales

Domino's tech delays contribute to flat sales

New app and AI Pizza Checker expected in coming months.
Matt Johnston Feb 20 2019 11:29AM Strategy
Tower Insurance’s core platform overhaul delayed

Tower Insurance’s core platform overhaul delayed

Costs rise 17 percent above contingency.
Matt Johnston Feb 20 2019 7:27AM Financial Services
New head of AustCyber Node named

New head of AustCyber Node named

Ian Martinus to lead uni’s cyber industry engagements.
Matt Johnston Feb 19 2019 2:53PM Training & Development
Monash Uni trials autonomous drones for smart water sensing

Monash Uni trials autonomous drones for smart water sensing

Enabling precision farming.
Matt Johnston Feb 19 2019 11:29AM Hardware
Sam Kekovich sells AI and IoT to seniors to stay at home

Sam Kekovich sells AI and IoT to seniors to stay at home

New CTO also appointed.
Matt Johnston Feb 18 2019 11:56AM Training & Development
Federal govt funnels $33.7 million towards UNSW’s quantum research

Federal govt funnels $33.7 million towards UNSW’s quantum research

Centre of Excellence officially opens.
Matt Johnston Feb 18 2019 7:03AM Strategy
Australian weapon tech DroneShield scores a bullseye in South America

Australian weapon tech DroneShield scores a bullseye in South America

Unnamed government orders anti-UAV control gun.
Matt Johnston Feb 15 2019 12:06PM Hardware
Amazon sends QUT US$70k grant to extend robots’ reach

Amazon sends QUT US$70k grant to extend robots’ reach

Because handing things over is surprisingly tricky.
Matt Johnston Feb 15 2019 7:05AM Hardware
Suncorp customers embrace digital offerings

Suncorp customers embrace digital offerings

NPP and open banking next priority.
Matt Johnston Feb 14 2019 12:07PM Financial Services
Tabcorp shift to digital lotteries a winning ticket

Tabcorp shift to digital lotteries a winning ticket

As data centre shift costs $38 million.
Matt Johnston Feb 13 2019 7:40PM Strategy
Queensland preps for driverless cars by sending QUT on roadtrip

Queensland preps for driverless cars by sending QUT on roadtrip

Training AI to drive on Qld’s rural roads.
Matt Johnston Feb 13 2019 4:14PM Projects
Sydney Uni teams up with Tech Mahindra's Makers Lab

Sydney Uni teams up with Tech Mahindra's Makers Lab

Students to undertake Industry projects with R&D arm.
Matt Johnston Feb 12 2019 7:15AM Training & Development
Benchmark Awards 2019 Finalist: Eric Jiang, Monash University

Benchmark Awards 2019 Finalist: Eric Jiang, Monash University

Undergrad student overhauls course planning.
Matt Johnston Feb 11 2019 11:49AM Cloud

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