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

IAG teams up with Data61, USyd over AI ethics institute

IAG teams up with Data61, USyd over AI ethics institute

To promote fair policy and practice.
Matt Johnston Dec 13 2018 11:29AM Software
Australian Space Agency lands in Adelaide

Australian Space Agency lands in Adelaide

Plans to be up and running at former hospital by mid-2019.
Matt Johnston Dec 12 2018 9:50AM Strategy
US advised to adopt Australia's 'archaic' voting system in the age of hacks

US advised to adopt Australia's 'archaic' voting system in the age of hacks

ANU says pencil and paper ballots are better for democracy.
Matt Johnston Dec 11 2018 11:29AM Hardware
KPMG exec to lead heavy industry data science innovation hub

KPMG exec to lead heavy industry data science innovation hub

Commercialisation director leaves for Curtin Uni.
Matt Johnston Dec 10 2018 1:58PM Training & Development
Council parking permits ticketed to go virtual

Council parking permits ticketed to go virtual

Permit applications no longer mean schlepping into council's offices.
Matt Johnston Dec 7 2018 7:00AM Software
Mutuals light a fire under Big Four banks on tech renewal

Mutuals light a fire under Big Four banks on tech renewal

Less bloat, more speed.
Matt Johnston Dec 7 2018 6:55AM Financial Services
Swinburne connects with LinkedIn for digital workforce centre

Swinburne connects with LinkedIn for digital workforce centre

To prepare students and business for disruption.
Matt Johnston Dec 6 2018 11:49AM Strategy
RMIT builds platform to deliver on IoT predictive maintenance hype

RMIT builds platform to deliver on IoT predictive maintenance hype

Machine learning to drive savings in asset management.
Matt Johnston Dec 6 2018 6:30AM Software
CSIRO prepares to launch cheap nanosatellite pilot

CSIRO prepares to launch cheap nanosatellite pilot

CubeSat trio liftoff planned for 2020.
Matt Johnston Dec 5 2018 11:26AM Hardware
NSW councils to trial smart beach tech to reduce drownings

NSW councils to trial smart beach tech to reduce drownings

Thanks to federal smart cities grant.
Matt Johnston Dec 4 2018 11:34AM Hardware
ACMA unveils Scam Technology Project to blitz cold callers

ACMA unveils Scam Technology Project to blitz cold callers

Regulatory skunk works.
Matt Johnston Dec 4 2018 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Australia’s diplomats at odds with crypto bill

Australia’s diplomats at odds with crypto bill

DFAT signs on to Paris Call for cyber stability.
Matt Johnston Dec 3 2018 12:00PM Strategy
Seniors' driving ability tested with mixed-reality driving simulator

Seniors' driving ability tested with mixed-reality driving simulator

'Hector' helps study driver reaction times.
Matt Johnston Dec 3 2018 11:55AM Hardware
La Trobe Uni deploys classroom helper bot to boost engagement

La Trobe Uni deploys classroom helper bot to boost engagement

Tailors learning activities for special needs students.
Matt Johnston Dec 3 2018 11:27AM Hardware
Sharks and crocs prompt AI harbour management system

Sharks and crocs prompt AI harbour management system

Safely monitoring fish species from dry land.
Matt Johnston Nov 30 2018 11:13AM Software
Sydney Uni blockchain project aims to deliver new programming language

Sydney Uni blockchain project aims to deliver new programming language

Automated smart contract checker.
Matt Johnston Nov 28 2018 4:47PM Software
Swinburne Uni launches Digital Transformation Centre

Swinburne Uni launches Digital Transformation Centre

Guide Dogs Victoria signs on as first client.
Matt Johnston Nov 28 2018 12:15PM Software
Australian cyber sector sacrificed $400m in revenue last year from workforce shortfall

Australian cyber sector sacrificed $400m in revenue last year from workforce shortfall

Staffing shortage compounds over near to mid term.
Matt Johnston Nov 28 2018 11:56AM Strategy
UNSW's new compact quantum sensor can read single atoms in real-time

UNSW's new compact quantum sensor can read single atoms in real-time

Faster, more accurate results pave way for scalable quantum computers.
Matt Johnston Nov 27 2018 11:39AM Hardware
Business losses to email spoofing scams skyrocket: ACCC

Business losses to email spoofing scams skyrocket: ACCC

ACCC reports $2.8m lost since January, with more to come.
Matt Johnston Nov 26 2018 11:12AM Security

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