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ATO gets $151m for better storage, security

ATO gets $151m for better storage, security

MYEFO: While Home Affairs gets $31m to improve visa and citizenship processing ICT.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2019 1:38PM Strategy
Border Force IT outage knocks airport smartgates offline

Border Force IT outage knocks airport smartgates offline

'Intermittent' issues impacting only arriving passengers.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2019 1:44PM Hardware
Home Affairs purges public details of Australia's airport smartgate upgrade

Home Affairs purges public details of Australia's airport smartgate upgrade

Confusion over border IT project continues.
Justin Hendry Nov 28 2019 6:55AM Strategy
NAB calls for vulnerable hardware buy-back scheme

NAB calls for vulnerable hardware buy-back scheme

Alongside heath ratings for consumer IT goods, services.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 27 2019 6:43AM Networking
Uni IT chiefs want an 'Aussie lamb campaign' approach to cyber awareness

Uni IT chiefs want an 'Aussie lamb campaign' approach to cyber awareness

Where the bloody hell’s your security?
Matt Johnston Nov 26 2019 7:01AM Strategy
Oracle complains it's forced to source local cyber staff from offshore

Oracle complains it's forced to source local cyber staff from offshore

“Computer Science programs within Australia do not offer students relevant courses”.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 25 2019 4:38PM Training & Development
Australia to 'fast-track' permanent residency for highly-skilled tech migrants

Australia to 'fast-track' permanent residency for highly-skilled tech migrants

Seven "future-focused fields" targeted under new visa scheme.
Justin Hendry Nov 4 2019 6:14PM Strategy
Home Affairs takes $80m hit on visa platform outsourcing

Home Affairs takes $80m hit on visa platform outsourcing

Spends big on design, procurement.
Justin Hendry Nov 4 2019 12:45PM Strategy
Home Affairs reveals core systems cloud push

Home Affairs reveals core systems cloud push

After three years laying the groundwork.
Ry Crozier Oct 22 2019 6:55AM Cloud
Border Force autopsy reveals cause of IT outage at Aussie airports

Border Force autopsy reveals cause of IT outage at Aussie airports

Faulty hardware, incorrect configuration blamed for April fail.
Justin Hendry Oct 15 2019 7:15AM Strategy
ACCC urged to probe $1bn visa platform outsourcing deal

ACCC urged to probe $1bn visa platform outsourcing deal

Weeks out from contract being awarded.
Justin Hendry Oct 10 2019 5:38PM Software
Border Force deploy iPhones for roving airport biometric checks

Border Force deploy iPhones for roving airport biometric checks

Confirms identity in less than 60 seconds.
Justin Hendry Oct 1 2019 6:55AM Strategy
Home Affairs extends Vision-Box airport departures smartgates deal

Home Affairs extends Vision-Box airport departures smartgates deal

But no word on status of arrivals deal.
Justin Hendry Sep 27 2019 10:55AM Strategy
Home Affairs $1bn visa platform outsourcing riddled with IT risks

Home Affairs $1bn visa platform outsourcing riddled with IT risks

Former visa system chief warns.
Julian Bajkowski Sep 26 2019 7:00AM Financial Services
Future of facial recognition at Australian airports now uncertain

Future of facial recognition at Australian airports now uncertain

Home Affairs moves to remediate old stock amid replacement project.
Justin Hendry Aug 23 2019 7:02AM Strategy
Home Affairs could tap telcos for MAC and IP addresses, port numbers

Home Affairs could tap telcos for MAC and IP addresses, port numbers

As more organisations use data retention laws.
Ry Crozier Jul 17 2019 4:55AM Security
Australia's airport smartgate upgrade stalls

Australia's airport smartgate upgrade stalls

Only operational trial paused.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2019 7:25AM Strategy
Home Affairs deletes top govt cyber advisor position

Home Affairs deletes top govt cyber advisor position

Role disappears ahead of review.
Justin Hendry Jun 21 2019 6:50AM Strategy
Home Affairs to consolidate comms platforms

Home Affairs to consolidate comms platforms

Calls for single UC solution.
Justin Hendry Jun 17 2019 11:50AM Strategy
Dept Home Affairs appoints new CIO, restructures tech group

Dept Home Affairs appoints new CIO, restructures tech group

Merges IT, major capability divisions.
Justin Hendry May 22 2019 7:00AM Strategy

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