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Optus takes on 450 staff to address triple zero crisis

Optus takes on 450 staff to address triple zero crisis

Sweeping overhaul of call centre and network division procedures.
Andrew Colley Nov 3 2025 5:42PM Telco/ISP
Optus fast-tracks network operations insourcing from Nokia

Optus fast-tracks network operations insourcing from Nokia

Will take on 150 new staff to overhaul "procedures".
Andrew Colley Nov 3 2025 9:48AM Networking
NSW auditor: 'extra agency-led AI policies needed'

NSW auditor: 'extra agency-led AI policies needed'

Whole-of-government principles insufficient to cover advancing use cases.
Zachariah Kelly Nov 3 2025 6:28AM Software
Samsung triple zero firmware issue set to grow as inquiry nears

Samsung triple zero firmware issue set to grow as inquiry nears

More than one issue involved.
Andrew Colley Nov 2 2025 1:28PM Telco/ISP
ACIC launches fingerprint matching into the cloud

ACIC launches fingerprint matching into the cloud

Automates fingerprint biometric processing
Zachariah Kelly Oct 31 2025 11:44AM Cloud
Services Australia to "uplift" child support online account platform

Services Australia to "uplift" child support online account platform

Will tap into existing resources and "technology patterns".
Zachariah Kelly Oct 31 2025 6:24AM Software
Palantir sues engineers who left to form 'copycat' AI firm

Palantir sues engineers who left to form 'copycat' AI firm

Accuses them of using its secret information to launch rival.
Daniel Wiessner Oct 31 2025 6:18AM Software
Australian chief at US defence contractor L3Harris sold exploits to Russia

Australian chief at US defence contractor L3Harris sold exploits to Russia

Former ASD staffer pleads guilty.
Juha Saarinen Oct 30 2025 5:44PM Security
In Pictures: NEXTDC roundtable - The 5 pillars of geopolitical AI power

In Pictures: NEXTDC roundtable - The 5 pillars of geopolitical AI power

A selection of photos from a recent iTnews executive roundtable lunch at Bambini Trust restaurant in Sydney.
VB Templeman Oct 30 2025 4:29PM Software
Amazon launches AI infrastructure project

Amazon launches AI infrastructure project

To power Anthropic's Claude model.
Staff Writer Oct 30 2025 6:39AM Cloud
NSW Office for AI appoints its first director, looks for 13 more staff

NSW Office for AI appoints its first director, looks for 13 more staff

Won't receive special funding allocation for setup and operations.
Zachariah Kelly Oct 30 2025 6:27AM Training & Development
Vic gov agencies flying blind on server security, audit finds

Vic gov agencies flying blind on server security, audit finds

Improved IT asset managed called for.
Juha Saarinen Oct 29 2025 5:40PM Security
Tasmanian gov agencies impacted by cyber attack

Tasmanian gov agencies impacted by cyber attack

Student data may have been compromised.
Zachariah Kelly Oct 29 2025 2:10PM Security
Labor passes new triple zero laws

Labor passes new triple zero laws

New custodian can directly intervene in sector.
Andrew Colley Oct 29 2025 12:24PM Telco/ISP
Home Affairs streamlines risk vetting for gov tech suppliers

Home Affairs streamlines risk vetting for gov tech suppliers

But demands vendors give security top priority.
Andrew Colley Oct 29 2025 6:50AM Security
The triple zero questions that won't go away

The triple zero questions that won't go away

Analysis: Why did carriers wait to block handsets they knew were a danger?
Andrew Colley Oct 29 2025 6:35AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft and OpenAI reach deal

Microsoft and OpenAI reach deal

Removing fundraising constraints for ChatGPT maker.
Stephen Nellis and Deborah Mary Sophia Oct 29 2025 6:32AM Software
Google's Tabua cable to be covered by extended Sydney protection zone

Google's Tabua cable to be covered by extended Sydney protection zone

As ACMA approves extension.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2025 4:25PM Telco/ISP
Australian authorities raid WiseTech over founder's alleged share dealings

Australian authorities raid WiseTech over founder's alleged share dealings

Stock plunges.
Sneha Kumar Oct 28 2025 1:15PM Software
F5 warns breach that alarmed governments will weigh on sales

F5 warns breach that alarmed governments will weigh on sales

"Anticipates some near-term disruption".
Staff Writer Oct 28 2025 1:15PM Security

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