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

NSW Environment Office applies drone AI to buzz endangered plants

NSW Environment Office applies drone AI to buzz endangered plants

Remote surveys go FIFO.
Matt Johnston Jul 17 2018 4:49PM Hardware
Molecular electronics to overcome Moore's Law shortfall?

Molecular electronics to overcome Moore's Law shortfall?

Quantum alternative.
Matt Johnston Jul 16 2018 12:00PM Hardware
$60bn primary health sector "extremely data-poor": UNSW

$60bn primary health sector "extremely data-poor": UNSW

Big data drills into Medicare.
Matt Johnston Jul 16 2018 6:55AM Software
Rio Tinto's autonomous train makes first solo pit-to-port delivery

Rio Tinto's autonomous train makes first solo pit-to-port delivery

More than doubles previous driverless trip.
Matt Johnston Jul 13 2018 10:19AM Software
Origin plugs into IoT-powered 'Lighting-as-a-Service'

Origin plugs into IoT-powered 'Lighting-as-a-Service'

Yes, it's a very real thing.
Matt Johnston Jul 12 2018 11:45AM Hardware
University of Canberra to overhaul student CRM

University of Canberra to overhaul student CRM

To improve retention and engagement.
Matt Johnston Jul 11 2018 10:53AM Software
Health informatics booster shot for critical care

Health informatics booster shot for critical care

Good data saves lives.
Matt Johnston Jul 6 2018 6:56AM Software
Sydney Uni harvests big data to boost crops

Sydney Uni harvests big data to boost crops

Precision farming bust information silos.
Matt Johnston Jul 4 2018 4:15PM Software
CEFC sinks $35m into smart meters

CEFC sinks $35m into smart meters

To improve customer control.
Matt Johnston Jul 4 2018 12:00AM Hardware
ME Bank appoints new CIO

ME Bank appoints new CIO

Secures former Bankwest, iiNet exec.
Matt Johnston Jul 3 2018 11:25AM Financial Services
Colonial First State drills big data to transform superannuation

Colonial First State drills big data to transform superannuation

Longer lifespans a risk.
Matt Johnston Jul 2 2018 12:25AM Financial Services
Universities trial forensic writing analysis software

Universities trial forensic writing analysis software

To catch out contract cheaters.
Matt Johnston Jun 27 2018 12:07PM Software
QUT neural network helps robots get a grip

QUT neural network helps robots get a grip

To better handle unstructured environments.
Matt Johnston Jun 26 2018 12:02PM Hardware
Amaysim CEO quits

Amaysim CEO quits

Issues fresh guidance.
Matt Johnston Jun 26 2018 9:58AM Strategy
CBA names its new CIO

CBA names its new CIO

Replacement for David Whiteing.
Julian Bajkowski , Matt Johnston Jun 25 2018 10:15AM Financial Services
UTS creates natural language tool to improve students' writing

UTS creates natural language tool to improve students' writing

Going "way beyond" spellcheck.
Matt Johnston Jun 22 2018 12:13AM Software
Qld to automate road safety scans with neural networks

Qld to automate road safety scans with neural networks

Partners with Central Queensland University.
Matt Johnston Jun 21 2018 12:15PM Software
Adelaide councils team up for smart city project

Adelaide councils team up for smart city project

'Needs-based maintenance' for public spaces.
Matt Johnston Jun 13 2018 12:00PM Strategy
Real power struggle for CIOs is electricity, warns Monash Uni

Real power struggle for CIOs is electricity, warns Monash Uni

Moore's Law desperately seeks successor.
Matt Johnston Jun 13 2018 6:53AM Hardware
Qld govt backs security system for 'talking' cars

Qld govt backs security system for 'talking' cars

As part of smart vehicle trial.
Matt Johnston Jun 8 2018 4:52PM Software

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