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

Benchmark Awards 2019 Finalists: CUA iM platform humanises digital banking

Benchmark Awards 2019 Finalists: CUA iM platform humanises digital banking

Customer uptake speaks for itself.
Matt Johnston Jan 22 2019 7:05AM Benchmarking Change
Victoria readies for first autonomous car to hit the road

Victoria readies for first autonomous car to hit the road

Bosch lands $2.3m for driverless car trial.
Matt Johnston Jan 21 2019 11:32AM Hardware
Coopers Brewery taps frothy data to perfect flagship pale ale

Coopers Brewery taps frothy data to perfect flagship pale ale

Algorithms give consistently good head.
Matt Johnston Jan 18 2019 12:00PM Software
CSIRO bets the farm on new AI platform for agriculture analytics

CSIRO bets the farm on new AI platform for agriculture analytics

Investors ready to RIP into data rich modelling.
Matt Johnston Jan 18 2019 10:46AM Software
Google hikes prices for G Suite Basic and Business Editions

Google hikes prices for G Suite Basic and Business Editions

More expensive from April.
Matt Johnston Jan 17 2019 11:42AM Cloud
Former Home Affairs CIO Tim Catley lands at UNSW

Former Home Affairs CIO Tim Catley lands at UNSW

Wins global search.
Matt Johnston Jan 17 2019 7:00AM Strategy
MLC Life Insurance completes digital overhaul dream team

MLC Life Insurance completes digital overhaul dream team

Sarv Girn nabs new CIO, data analytics GM.
Matt Johnston Jan 16 2019 12:27PM Training & Development
UQ unveils 'ultra ultrasound' sensor precise enough to hear a cell breathe

UQ unveils 'ultra ultrasound' sensor precise enough to hear a cell breathe

For higher resolution medical imaging and spatial mapping.
Matt Johnston Jan 15 2019 11:32AM Hardware
Sydney's driverless Metro completes first full run on NW corridor

Sydney's driverless Metro completes first full run on NW corridor

Services on track to begin in Q2 2019.
Matt Johnston Jan 14 2019 4:42PM Hardware
QUT predicts erratic flight paths with multiple machine learning techniques

QUT predicts erratic flight paths with multiple machine learning techniques

For use in defence, air traffic control.
Matt Johnston Jan 14 2019 12:30PM Software
Welcome to Town Hall TV ... but will anyone actually watch mandated council webcasting?

Welcome to Town Hall TV ... but will anyone actually watch mandated council webcasting?

Warts-and-all reality streaming: what could possibly go wrong?
Matt Johnston Jan 14 2019 12:30PM Hardware
NAB outage drops mobile app, internet banking services

NAB outage drops mobile app, internet banking services

Customers forced to resort to phone banking.
Matt Johnston Jan 11 2019 5:29PM Financial Services
The CIO movements that made headlines in 2018

The CIO movements that made headlines in 2018

A look back at a year of strategic manoeuvres and reshuffles.
Matt Johnston Jan 10 2019 12:49PM Strategy
ASX blockchain supplier CEO steps down

ASX blockchain supplier CEO steps down

Blythe Masters to remain as advisor on Digital Asset board.
Matt Johnston Dec 20 2018 11:28AM Training & Development
Australia’s cyber management 'minimalist', hostage to handful of bureaucrats

Australia’s cyber management 'minimalist', hostage to handful of bureaucrats

UNSW academics question national cyber defence strategy.
Matt Johnston , Julian Bajkowski Dec 20 2018 7:07AM Security
General Electric’s CDO tapped to lead Lendlease digital branch

General Electric’s CDO tapped to lead Lendlease digital branch

Bill Ruh to lead data, automation push at the construction giant.
Matt Johnston Dec 18 2018 2:02PM Training & Development
'Get a warrant' - fresh DNA data protection demands from University of Queensland

'Get a warrant' - fresh DNA data protection demands from University of Queensland

Calls for a Genetic Data Protection Act to maintain trust.
Matt Johnston Dec 18 2018 11:06AM Security
Federal govt pledges $17m for online safety education package

Federal govt pledges $17m for online safety education package

Plans for Online Safety Charter to protect kids on digital platforms.
Matt Johnston Dec 17 2018 4:04PM Strategy
Microsoft, Macquarie Group and KPMG throw weight behind AI institute

Microsoft, Macquarie Group and KPMG throw weight behind AI institute

Industry buy-in to help ANU create new field of applied science.
Matt Johnston Dec 17 2018 11:43AM Software
Airports without the queues could be a reality with new ANU sensor

Airports without the queues could be a reality with new ANU sensor

Security minus the wait.
Matt Johnston Dec 17 2018 7:00AM Hardware

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