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

Children's Cancer Institute turns to containerisation to power research

Children's Cancer Institute turns to containerisation to power research

Enabling collaboration and upgrades.
Matt Johnston Jun 17 2020 1:05PM Projects
Optus, Cisco launch National Industry Innovation Network

Optus, Cisco launch National Industry Innovation Network

Partners with La Trobe and Curtin universities.
Matt Johnston Jun 15 2020 3:23PM Strategy
Lion warns of beer shortages after cyber attack

Lion warns of beer shortages after cyber attack

'Limited visibility' of stock, breweries offline.
Matt Johnston Jun 12 2020 3:38PM Security
Data61 developing autonomous bot to clear landmines

Data61 developing autonomous bot to clear landmines

Taking over dirty, dull and dangerous work.
Matt Johnston Jun 12 2020 12:26PM Projects
VET sector told to partner with employers on tech skills

VET sector told to partner with employers on tech skills

Educators may also need to invest in their own digital capability.
Matt Johnston Jun 11 2020 11:20AM Strategy
Flinders Uni taps Workday in HR overhaul

Flinders Uni taps Workday in HR overhaul

Part of larger transformation.
Matt Johnston Jun 10 2020 11:47AM Cloud
Uni tech chiefs ask IT suppliers for price relief

Uni tech chiefs ask IT suppliers for price relief

As sector stands to lose $9bn in revenue.
Matt Johnston Jun 10 2020 6:47AM Financial Services
UTS prepares for the 'new normal' of online teaching

UTS prepares for the 'new normal' of online teaching

As students question security of online exams.
Matt Johnston Jun 5 2020 12:48PM Training & Development
UNSW partners with drone maker DJI

UNSW partners with drone maker DJI

To establish scholarships, talent pipeline.
Matt Johnston Jun 4 2020 11:47AM Strategy
Conservationists use autonomous baiting device on feral cats

Conservationists use autonomous baiting device on feral cats

Giving threatened species a fighting chance.
Matt Johnston Jun 3 2020 6:29AM Projects
Defence paints up 'looked but didn't see' errors for augmented reality combatants

Defence paints up 'looked but didn't see' errors for augmented reality combatants

Helpful guides become distractions.
Matt Johnston Jun 2 2020 12:26PM Training & Development
Australian Catholic Uni taps OpenLearning in pivot to online learning

Australian Catholic Uni taps OpenLearning in pivot to online learning

Signs three-year SaaS deal.
Matt Johnston Jun 1 2020 1:08PM Financial Services
Atlassian's events to go digital for next 12 months

Atlassian's events to go digital for next 12 months

After successful Remote Summit.
Matt Johnston May 29 2020 11:08AM Strategy
GHD moves 10k employees onto Microsoft Teams in under a week

GHD moves 10k employees onto Microsoft Teams in under a week

Execs use platform for crisis management.
Matt Johnston May 27 2020 11:42PM Software
Tasmania Uni ramps up space tracking capability

Tasmania Uni ramps up space tracking capability

Partners with European Space Agency.
Matt Johnston May 27 2020 2:35PM Hardware
Defence looks to VR, gaming and AI for future of learning

Defence looks to VR, gaming and AI for future of learning

Developing online academy for remote learning.
Matt Johnston May 26 2020 6:52AM Strategy
Lendlease helps form digital twin consortium

Lendlease helps form digital twin consortium

Digital chief Bill Ruh appointed chair.
Matt Johnston May 25 2020 12:51PM Strategy
QBE moves 15,000-strong global workforce onto Microsoft Teams

QBE moves 15,000-strong global workforce onto Microsoft Teams

Within three months.
Matt Johnston May 25 2020 6:00AM Financial Services
Pawsey to install quantum-emulator at supercomputing centre

Pawsey to install quantum-emulator at supercomputing centre

Developing quantum capability with Canberra’s Quantum Brilliance.
Matt Johnston May 22 2020 12:43PM Strategy
Curtin Uni to launch 5G research lab with Optus

Curtin Uni to launch 5G research lab with Optus

Boosting smart campus credentials.
Matt Johnston May 21 2020 12:38PM Strategy

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