Stories by Rebecca Merrett

High school students still see ICT as ‘sitting at a computer all day’: survey

Educational institutions may still have a long way to go in changing perceptions about ICT careers among high school students, according to new research from the University of Canberra - Education Institute.

Android users more active online than iOS: report

Former Apple iPhone users that had switched to Android smartphones are engaging in more interactive behaviour online, according to Global Web Index.

GovHack announces 2013 winners

After more than 900 developers and 130 teams putting in 20,000 hours of research and development over 48 hours, the GovHack winners of 2013 have been announced.

Department of Health and Ageing tenders for text-to-speech software

The Department of Health and Ageing has issued a request for tender (RFT) for the provision of text-to-speech software for its websites.

GoCatch uses big data analytics to predict taxi arrival times

Taxi booking app GoCatch will soon utilise big data technology to provide accurate predictions of taxi arrival times for customers.

ICT misses out in govt's 'pathetic' university funding

The Gillard government is investing an additional $97 million to boost the number of Commonwealth-supported university placements, but ICT is not seen to benefit from that, according to tertiary education spokespeople.

Google supports technology curriculum reform

Google has shown its support for the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority’s proposed reforms in technology education for high school students.

ABS embraces mobility with apps, responsive Web design

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is jumping on board with mobility, with plans to roll out another app this year in addition to its existing ABS Stats iOS offering. The organisation also plans to employ responsive design principles to make its website more mobile-friendly.

You’re not as progressive as you think you are, Australia: AIIA

The Australian Internet Industry Association (AIIA) has criticised the government for moving slowly on ICT innovation, urging it to act now or risk hindering Australia’s ability to compete in the global digital economy.

Tax office CIO outlines plan for delivering 'digital by default'

A revamped online presence for the Australian Tax Office will help the government agency deliver “digital by default”, according to ATO CIO Bill Gibson.

Facebook fights user fatigue, while Twitter is fastest growing: report

Facebook has seen some growth in its active users, but Twitter has become the fastest growing social platform in the world, according to Global Web Index.

New NeCTAR tool offers cloud storage, research tracking

Quadrant, a National eResearch Tools and Resources Project (NeCTAR) funded project, has released a new cloud-based e-research tool that allows users to collect, store and share data.

Mobile data, messaging revenue overtake voice: Telsyte

Mobile data and messaging revenue surpassed voice call revenue in the six months to December 2012, according to research from analyst firm Telsyte – the first time that data and messaging have overtaken revenue from voice in the Australian mobile services market.

ACS, AIIA oppose work-related self-education tax reform

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) and the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) have indicated disapproval of Treasurer Wayne Swan’s move to limit tax deductibles for work-related self-education expenses to $2000.

Woolworths to roll out Google Apps to 26,000 staff members

Woolworths plans to roll out its Google Apps platform to 26,000 national and state office staff in the coming months, following its rollout of Gmail and its custom ‘Tap for Support’ app on iPads to 890 store managers in August last year.