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

Fake coronavirus 'vaccines' going for $25k on the dark web

Fake coronavirus 'vaccines' going for $25k on the dark web

Criminals seek to profit from crisis.
Matt Johnston Apr 30 2020 12:49PM Strategy
High density imaging touted as solution to counterfeiting

High density imaging touted as solution to counterfeiting

Adopting data storage tech for product authentication.
Matt Johnston Apr 29 2020 6:53AM Hardware
ANU stands up COVID crisis management platform in three days

ANU stands up COVID crisis management platform in three days

Teams-based platform for internal, external communication.
Matt Johnston Apr 28 2020 8:00AM Projects
Booming population prompts Victorian council to go digital-first

Booming population prompts Victorian council to go digital-first

Helps maintain service delivery during pandemic.
Matt Johnston Apr 28 2020 6:57AM Projects
UNSW researcher scores Australia’s largest ever compute grant

UNSW researcher scores Australia’s largest ever compute grant

Modelling low-emission combustion for better engines.
Matt Johnston Apr 24 2020 2:19PM Projects
NEC to join Atlassian at Sydney Central Innovation Hub

NEC to join Atlassian at Sydney Central Innovation Hub

Partners with NSW govt for safer, smarter cities.
Matt Johnston Apr 23 2020 10:00PM Strategy
ANU scales up virtual desktops for 20,000 students in two weeks

ANU scales up virtual desktops for 20,000 students in two weeks

Makes over 80 core apps available remotely.
Matt Johnston Apr 22 2020 1:14PM Cloud
Privacy boffins call for legislated protections from coronavirus tracker app

Privacy boffins call for legislated protections from coronavirus tracker app

Cautions against scope creep.
Matt Johnston Apr 22 2020 6:59AM Security
Barwon Health teams up with Deakin Uni for telehealth practice

Barwon Health teams up with Deakin Uni for telehealth practice

Delivering mental health services during lockdown.
Matt Johnston Apr 21 2020 1:56PM Strategy
ANU commits to online exams, invigilation despite student concerns

ANU commits to online exams, invigilation despite student concerns

Once bitten, twice shy.
Matt Johnston Apr 20 2020 7:03AM Projects
Canberra Uni builds digital 'one-stop-shop' for students' journey

Canberra Uni builds digital 'one-stop-shop' for students' journey

Helps smooth sudden transition to virtual campus.
Matt Johnston Apr 17 2020 9:35AM Projects
NSW coronavirus database tracks cases down postcode-by-postcode

NSW coronavirus database tracks cases down postcode-by-postcode

Offers glimpse of path to normality.
Matt Johnston Apr 16 2020 12:30PM Projects
Cobram Estate taps satellite sensing to secure oil production

Cobram Estate taps satellite sensing to secure oil production

Protecting 2 million trees against drought.
Matt Johnston Apr 15 2020 6:57AM Projects
Tech and science academies unite experts in COVID fight

Tech and science academies unite experts in COVID fight

Backed by chief scientist.
Matt Johnston Apr 14 2020 1:03PM Strategy
Digital consolidation helps The Wine Collective thrive during lockdown

Digital consolidation helps The Wine Collective thrive during lockdown

Overcomes cloud transformation headaches.
Matt Johnston Apr 9 2020 6:45AM Projects
Data61, Linux Foundation launch seL4 open source foundation

Data61, Linux Foundation launch seL4 open source foundation

To accelerate seL4 microkernel developments.
Matt Johnston Apr 8 2020 2:03PM Strategy
Melbourne Uni's new AI and digital ethics centre already concerned about COVID-19 responses

Melbourne Uni's new AI and digital ethics centre already concerned about COVID-19 responses

As nations prioritise tracking over privacy.
Matt Johnston Apr 7 2020 2:07PM Training & Development
Sydney Uni spins up 'Corona-Bot' to handle influx of queries

Sydney Uni spins up 'Corona-Bot' to handle influx of queries

Providing insights on students' concerns.
Matt Johnston Apr 7 2020 6:57AM Projects
US Air Force to send Western Sydney Uni’s new camera tech to space

US Air Force to send Western Sydney Uni’s new camera tech to space

Study to protect aircraft, comms systems.
Matt Johnston Apr 6 2020 1:16PM Hardware
Ballarat Council empowers staff to build own low-code apps

Ballarat Council empowers staff to build own low-code apps

Brings the whole team along for IT overhaul.
Matt Johnston Apr 6 2020 1:16PM Projects

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