Tag: University of NSW

Canberra heads off quantum threat with new crypto mandate

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Federal agencies have been directed to draw up plans to retire the encryption standards underpinning their systems, as quantum computers powerful enough to break public key cryptography edge closer...

UNSW enters OpenAI tie-up that protects users’ IP

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The University of NSW will gain access to a university orientated version of ChatGPT that offers academics and students intellectual property protections under a landmark new agreement with OpenAI....

ASCA inks $60m in contracts for long-term R&D

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator has awarded more than $60 million in long-term R&D contracts to local quantum and defence tech companies, universities and the CSIRO. Analog Quantum Circuits,...

The home-grown startup charging ahead with fusion energy

Posted on   |  by Stuart Mason
In 1931, Sir Mark Oliphant demonstrated nuclear fusion by splitting the atom.  The South Australian went on to develop radar and discover hydrogen-boron fusion.  A Sydney-based tech company is...

Tech giants, unis meet to discuss NSW digital strategy

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Representatives from the biggest technology companies and leading universities convened in Sydney on Wednesday to discuss New South Wales’ next blueprint for digital services. Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, SAP...

Sophisticated investor overhaul: Angels sound the alarm

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Angel investors and venture capital firms are warning that proposed changes that will make it harder to qualify as a “sophisticated” investor will reduce funding for early-stage startups at...

Dominello to lead UNSW-UTS digital trust research hub

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Former New South Wales customer service and digital minister Victor Dominello will lead a new digital trust research initiative between the University of NSW and the University of Technology...