Richard Chirgwin

Richard Chirgwin is a veteran of Australia's tech press, covering IT, telecommunications, security, networking, and protocols. Prior to iTnews, he worked at The Register for 9 years.

Recent articles by Richard Chirgwin

Atlassian patches critical bugs in Bitbucket, Crowd

Atlassian patches critical bugs in Bitbucket, Crowd

Buggy environment variables, security misconfiguration fixed.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 21 2022 6:50AM Security
Access and assistance regime has problems, says Ombudsman

Access and assistance regime has problems, says Ombudsman

Governance, record-keeping and legislation faulty.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 21 2022 6:46AM Security
Optus had a chance to cut a deal with TPG, but missed it

Optus had a chance to cut a deal with TPG, but missed it

Now hoping to block Telstra deal, law firm argues.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 17 2022 12:50PM Telco/ISP
Accenture report could end ASX's blockchain vision

Accenture report could end ASX's blockchain vision

And smart contracts might not suit all use cases.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 17 2022 12:50PM Financial Services
NSW Education seeks executive to support digital strategy

NSW Education seeks executive to support digital strategy

Reporting to CIO.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 16 2022 12:20PM Training & Development
Windows update broke authentication, remote networking

Windows update broke authentication, remote networking

Fixes promised.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 16 2022 12:20PM Security
Pawsey gets funding commitment from WA gov

Pawsey gets funding commitment from WA gov

Five-year commitment.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 16 2022 12:18PM Strategy
NSW ready to pilot decentralised digital ID

NSW ready to pilot decentralised digital ID

Opt-in credential stored on users’ own phones.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 16 2022 12:15PM Security
University of Wollongong seeks data and analytics chief

University of Wollongong seeks data and analytics chief

To front new division.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 15 2022 12:20PM Strategy
Metcash signs up to new Microsoft supply chain platform

Metcash signs up to new Microsoft supply chain platform

Project Horizon timeline rejigged, refocused.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 15 2022 10:13AM Software
ADHA seeking chief digital officer

ADHA seeking chief digital officer

Will be tasked with launching Android, iOS MyHealthRecord app.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 15 2022 7:00AM Training & Development
Gov wants multi-operator proposals for black spot funding

Gov wants multi-operator proposals for black spot funding

As NSW sweeps the indicative funding pool.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 14 2022 1:03PM Telco/ISP
Endeavour Energy debuts digitised substation

Endeavour Energy debuts digitised substation

Saving money and improving control systems.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 14 2022 12:10PM Strategy
Telstra losing transformation executive

Telstra losing transformation executive

T22 leader to exit next month.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 14 2022 10:13AM Training & Development
ACCC wants digital platform consumer protection laws

ACCC wants digital platform consumer protection laws

More effort needed to combat scams.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 11 2022 9:16AM Strategy
Optus allocates $140 million to cover data breach costs

Optus allocates $140 million to cover data breach costs

Not counting the cost of any regulatory actions.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 10 2022 11:55AM Security
NSW agencies face mandatory data breach notification scheme

NSW agencies face mandatory data breach notification scheme

First state-based scheme.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 10 2022 10:44AM Security
Police to get location data faster in emergencies

Police to get location data faster in emergencies

Bill responds to NSW coroner’s recommendation.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 10 2022 10:05AM Telco/ISP
ABC getting ready to retire its PABXs

ABC getting ready to retire its PABXs

Microsoft Teams ascendant.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 10 2022 6:33AM Cloud
NBN Co eyes 25Gbps services

NBN Co eyes 25Gbps services

Plus core upgrades, network virtualisation.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 10 2022 5:20AM Telco/ISP

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