Technology

Facial recognition should be banned, EU privacy watchdog says

Facial recognition should be banned, EU privacy watchdog says

Because of its "deep and non-democratic intrusion" into people's private lives.
Foo Yun Chee Apr 26 2021 10:32AM Security
Coles to transform fresh produce replenishment with cloud, AI system

Coles to transform fresh produce replenishment with cloud, AI system

New initiative under 'smart selling' transformation.
Ry Crozier Apr 26 2021 10:24AM Cloud
Monash Uni, BoM sense bushfire haze with microwave backhaul signals

Monash Uni, BoM sense bushfire haze with microwave backhaul signals

May prove a useful input into air quality monitoring systems.
Ry Crozier Apr 26 2021 9:27AM Telco/ISP
Westpac significantly raises its software capitalisation threshold

Westpac significantly raises its software capitalisation threshold

Also makes another write-down to existing capitalised value.
Ry Crozier Apr 26 2021 8:41AM Financial Services
NSW electoral commissioner warns IT systems at risk without more funding

NSW electoral commissioner warns IT systems at risk without more funding

Systems ‘do not comply’ with NSW cyber policy, Essential Eight.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 12:55PM Strategy
My Health Record cyber chief takes flight to Airservices Australia

My Health Record cyber chief takes flight to Airservices Australia

Departs Australian Digital Health Agency after four years.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 12:55PM Training & Development
West faces a moment of reckoning over technology, UK top cyber spy says

West faces a moment of reckoning over technology, UK top cyber spy says

'Sovereign technologies' needed to protect information.
Staff Writers Apr 23 2021 12:48PM Security
More SolarWinds command and control hacking servers found

More SolarWinds command and control hacking servers found

Newly discovered patterns reveal larger infrastructure footprint.
Juha Saarinen Apr 23 2021 12:30PM Security
Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

Telstra emerges with the lion’s share.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 10:45AM Telco/ISP
Two US senators make new push to advance self-driving cars

Two US senators make new push to advance self-driving cars

Call for greater exemptions from 'human' safety standards.
David Shepardson Apr 23 2021 6:45AM Software
Woolworths to extend its e-commerce offering with a 'marketplace'

Woolworths to extend its e-commerce offering with a 'marketplace'

Built on the platform of a Melbourne-based startup.
Ry Crozier Apr 22 2021 11:37PM Cloud
RSPs fork out to keep high-speed NBN customers on the books

RSPs fork out to keep high-speed NBN customers on the books

Half-year of discounted broadband puts retailers in a tight spot.
Ry Crozier Apr 22 2021 11:59AM Telco/ISP
Bank of England sees potential risks from cloud data providers

Bank of England sees potential risks from cloud data providers

Might strengthen its controls.
Staff Writers Apr 22 2021 11:13AM Cloud
Software maker UiPath's shares rise over 23 percent

Software maker UiPath's shares rise over 23 percent

In NYSE debut.
Krystal Hu and Echo Wang Apr 22 2021 11:13AM Software
Signal developers hack Cellebrite forensics device

Signal developers hack Cellebrite forensics device

Numerous vulnerabilities allow code execution.
Juha Saarinen Apr 22 2021 11:00AM Security
Bank of Queensland told to reinstate manager that fell for BEC scam

Bank of Queensland told to reinstate manager that fell for BEC scam

And to backpay her wages and super.
Ry Crozier Apr 22 2021 6:55AM Financial Services
Amazon to let Whole Foods shoppers pay with a swipe of their palm

Amazon to let Whole Foods shoppers pay with a swipe of their palm

Contactless alternative to cash and card payments.
Jeffrey Dastin Apr 21 2021 11:53PM Hardware
Tesla drives on Autopilot through a regulatory grey zone

Tesla drives on Autopilot through a regulatory grey zone

As investigations into fatal crash with no one behind the wheel continue.
Hyunjoo Jin, David Shepardson and Tina Bellon Apr 21 2021 11:53PM Software
NAB sacked tech worker behind 2019 data breach

NAB sacked tech worker behind 2019 data breach

Fed thousands of customers' details into analysis services.
Ry Crozier Apr 21 2021 11:36PM Financial Services
Australia adds critical tech focus in new regional cyber strategy

Australia adds critical tech focus in new regional cyber strategy

Offers $37.5m to support neighbouring countries.
Justin Hendry Apr 21 2021 5:25PM Strategy

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