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Google brings its cloud platform to Sydney

Officially launches cloud services from Sydney data centres

Google's research chief questions value of 'Explainable AI'

Peter Norvig says output of machine learning systems a more useful probe for fairness

The top 7 Linux IoT projects

IoT, in all of its manifold forms, is increasingly a Linux game, and the Linux Foundation lists seven projects as the key players in the march of connected open-source systems. Here's a rundown.

Foxtel seeks to block changing pirate sites

Gets court orders bocking new Pirate Bay mirrors
Govt issues warning about new wave of Petya ransomware

Malware exploits the same SMB1 vulnerability as WannaCry
TechnologyOne accuses Brisbane council of trying to wriggle out of contract

Council has rejected arbitration, software company says
Telstra takes ACCC’s side in court battle with Vodafone

Optus is also seeking to participate in the case
Audit gives myGov a tick, despite budget blowout

Benefits of service are hard to quantify however, audit finds
NBN boosts Sky Muster data limits

Up to 300GB a month for end users

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It’s probably a pretty bad idea for WA Police to transfer sensitive information in clear text, report suggests

As part of what has become an annual tradition in Western Australia, the state auditor general has slammed the security of a number of WA government IT systems.
Foxtel seeks to block changing pirate sites

Foxtel is the first copyright-holder to seek changes to an anti-piracy website-blocking injunction, this morning being granted court orders to cover new mirror sites.
Inside the DreamWorks: A look at the animation studio's powerful network

Creating light-hearted entertainment is heavy technological work, according to the networking pros who help run DreamWorks Animation's IT.

FAQ: How to get the macOS ‘High Sierra’ public beta

Apple is expected to release the first public beta of macOS High Sierra, the desktop OS due out this fall, by the end of the week. Here's how to get it.
The road to Java 9: Modular Java finally gets OK'd

IBM, Eclipse Foundation, Red Hat, and others decide to stand out of the way of the controversial technology’s deployment in Java 9
South Australia goes local for gigabit broadband network

South Australian ISP EscapeNet will deliver Adelaide’s ‘GigCity’ network, the state government announced today.
TechnologyOne accuses Brisbane council of trying to wriggle out of contract

TechnologyOne believes Brisbane City Council may be seeking a way to terminate its contract with the ASX-listed software provider.
Govt issues warning about new wave of Petya ransomware

The Australian government’s cyber security minister, Dan Tehan, has call on businesses to take urgent action to protect themselves in the wake of a new global wave of ransomware.
Apple's iOS 11 adds macOS-like features for better productivity

iOS 11 brings new features, UI polish and refinements to Apple’s mobile OS. When it's released this fall, productivity should go up -- especially for iPad users in the office.
Smart meter manufacturer finds scale with PaaS

EDMI has used Microsoft’s Azure cloud services to provide scalability to its key software platform as the company helps its customers roll out increasingly large fleets of smart meters.

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NSW government keen to tackle cyber skills shortage

A ‘speed networking’ event at NSW Parliament this week brought together representatives of 25 companies that are seeking the next generation of cyber security talent with 130 students from the state’s universities.
Gallery: Telstra Labs

Telstra’s new CTO, Hakan Eriksson, yesterday took journalists on a tour of Telstra Labs
In pictures: Leading the Tech Agenda in STEM Education: Preparing Youth for Success - Sydney

For those leading the technology agenda in the digital education revolution - including ICT managers, directors and heads of department - there’s a pivotal role to play in the planning, organising, directing, controlling and coordinating the STEM agenda.
In pictures: Leading the Tech Agenda in STEM Education: Preparing Youth for Success - Melbourne

For those leading the technology agenda in the digital education revolution - including ICT managers, directors and heads of department - there’s a pivotal role to play in the planning, organising, directing, controlling and coordinating the STEM agenda. A group of industry experts gathered at the Crown in Melbourne to attend the Computerworld Education Event Series: Leading the Tech Agenda in STEM Education: Preparing Youth for Success, sponsored by Dell and Microsoft.

I’ve heard my other IT Senior Manager at the coffee shop, say not so great things about our boss. I feel guilty by association and this could be overheard by others. My boss is not perfect, but I’m ...