Author: Justin Hendry

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Canadian quantum firm links up with Macquarie Uni

Canadian quantum computing outfit BTQ Technologies has partnered with Macquarie University on advanced quantum algorithms and secure communications research. The strategic partnership, announced on Tuesday, will look to integrate quantum...

Accenture’s My Health Record deal to face market test

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Accenture’s lucrative My Health Record deal will be market tested for the first time in more than a decade next year, with the Australian Digital Health Agency planning to...

PwC federal work ban extended until mid-2025

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Consulting giant PwC will be barred from bidding on new federal government work until at least mid-next year, extending a public service directive mutually agreed by the firm and...

Digital proposals reaching Cabinet without DTA review

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Almost 40 per cent of federal government technology projects are progressing to Cabinet for sign-off without being reviewed by the agency tasked with overseeing digital investment. As the government...

Falloff in cyber reports as businesses lawyer up

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Australia’s cyber intelligence agency has witnessed a falloff in businesses proactively reporting cyber incidents in recent months, delaying their ability to respond as firms increasingly lawyer up. As Parliament...

Victoria’s VC fund posts loss after grants drop off

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The Victorian government’s $2 billion venture capital fund recorded its first loss since inception last financial year, despite adding more than $190 million in new investments to its portfolio....

Online safety review lands on Rowland’s desk

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An independent review of Australia’s online safety laws containing more than 60 recommendations for change has been handed to Communications minister Michelle Rowland. Former competition watchdog deputy chair Delia...

Textile recycling pioneer BlockTexx is our Australian Hero

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Queensland-based tech firm BlockTexx has taken out the top honour at the InnovationAus 2024 Awards for Excellence, named the Australian Hero for its sustainable solutions assisting with the transition...

SportsTech VueMotion wins People’s Choice Award

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Sydney tech firm VueMotion has been voted the People’s Choice winner at the InnovationAus 2024 Awards for Excellence for its platform that brings the tech used by elite athletes...