Author: Justin Hendry

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Is it time for a national accord on quantum?

Last week, quantum computers were added to Australia’s Defence and Strategic Goods List of controlled items facing export restrictions. That’s because quantum technologies – which may soon provide huge...

ACSC chief appointed new top cyber spy

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Australian Cyber Security Centre chief Abigail Bradshaw has been named the new director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate, replacing outgoing chief Rachel Noble. Ms Bradshaw, a former Navy officer...

Scam-busting SMS ID register to roll out

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A new register designed to block SMS messages from scammers that spoof legitimate senders will be rolled out across the economy after enabling legislation passed through federal Parliament. But...

Croc Pitch gives drone firm an Aussie landing pad

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Winning the annual Croc Pitch contest is rewarded with the opportunity for up to $1 million in investment, but sometimes you can win even if you lose, as long...

PsiQuantum offers path back from lost Intel deal: Husic

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Australia missed out on bringing Intel to Australia in the 1990s, but it now has an opportunity to secure access to a frontier technology through PsiQuantum, according to Industry...

New export control regime captures quantum computing

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Australia has imposed strict export controls on quantum computing technology for the first time, exposing local industry to onerous new rules and harsh criminal offences that threaten the future...

Manufacturing SMEs: Chasing certainty in GenAI and cyber

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The million-dollar question about the return on investment of cybersecurity and generative AI (GenAI) for manufacturing SMEs’ may finally flicker with an answer on the APAC horizon. “’If we...

Up to 500 jobs to go at CSIRO’s enterprise arm

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Australia’s national science agency CSIRO will cut up to 500 staff from its enterprise services arm as part of restructure designed to reduce labour and operating costs by $100...

APS leaders to be schooled in digital as tech wrecks pile up

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Federal public servants tasked with leading digital government projects will undergo mandatory training from next year, after a series of high-profile tech wrecks across Canberra. As GovERP becomes the...