Stories by Diana Nguyen

CeBIT 2012: Vic Dept of Health to release Android-friendly app

The Victorian Department of Health will release a Web app for its Better Health Channel (BHC) app, which will allow users to access it via Android devices, in mid-2012.

By Diana Nguyen | 23 May, 2012 16:12

Tags: victorian department of health, mobility, Mobile OSes, iOS, CeBIT 2012, Better Health Channel, Android

BlackBerry 7.1 OS lands in Australia

The BlackBerry 7.1 operating system (OS) is now available for download in Australia from Optus and Vodafone.

By Diana Nguyen | 17 May, 2012 11:52

Tags: Vodafone, telcos, optus, operating systems, BlackBerry 7.1

Cloud to add $3b to Aus economy: KPMG

A new report by accounting firm KPMG takes a look at the Cloud in Australia and estimates more than $3 billion could be added to the nation’s annual gross domestic product (GDP) in 10 years, as well as drive growth of start-ups and small businesses.

By Diana Nguyen | 02 May, 2012 12:50

Tags: business, cloud, cloud computing, kpmg, Senator Stephen Conroy

Bionic eye patient tests planned for 2013

Bionic vision researchers intend to test a functional bionic eye on patients next year.

By Diana Nguyen | 27 April, 2012 10:49

Tags: bionic eye, bionic vision, Mary O’Kane, research, University of New South Wales (UNSW), unsw

AARNet upgrades high speed broadband project

Southern Cross Cable Networks (SCCN) has extended its partnership with Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet) to sponsor the Southern Cross Trans-Pacific Optical Research Test (SXTransPORT) project, which provides a high bandwidth connection for research and education purposes between Australia and other countries.

By Diana Nguyen | 18 April, 2012 11:02

Tags: aarnet, business, networking, Southern Cross Cable Networks

Apple granted leave amid source code request

Apple was granted leave to file further evidence in its defence against Samsung, which brought the case against the iPhone maker for alleged patent infringement in the iPhone 3GS, 4, and 4S.

By Diana Nguyen | 05 April, 2012 16:12

Tags: Apple, Apple v Samsung, court case, Justice Annabelle Bennett, samsung

Internode unveils NBN wireless plans in Armidale

Internode has begun to sell national broadband network (NBN) fixed wireless services to the residents of Armidale in northern NSW.

By Diana Nguyen | 02 April, 2012 16:28

Tags: business, internode, national broadband network, NBN

Scope of Copyright Act review unveiled

The draft terms of reference for an inquiry into the use of copyright in a digital setting have been released for public comment.

By Diana Nguyen | 30 March, 2012 11:51

Tags: alrc, Attorney General Nicola Roxon, Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC), copyright, copyright act

National e-waste recycling scheme signs second provider

The Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP) has become the second service provider to join the national e-waste recycling scheme, following DHL Supply Chain earlier this month.

By Diana Nguyen | 28 March, 2012 13:11

Tags: Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform, e-recycling, e-waste, green IT, National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme, Product Stewardship Regulations

iiNet and Internode users can now share unmetered content

iiNet and Internode customers will now be able to share access to the content libraries of each internet service provider without being charged from their monthly quotas.

By Diana Nguyen | 26 March, 2012 15:51

Tags: business, iinet, internode, ISPs

Telstra to launch Samsung Galaxy S II 4G

Telstra has today unveiled the second 4G smartphone on the Australian market, with the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G available online today and at Telstra stores from tomorrow.

By Diana Nguyen | 26 March, 2012 11:50

Tags: Samsung Galaxy S II 4G, telcos, Telstra

iPhone app makes commuting social

Social awkwardness between bus passengers may be a thing of the past, thanks to a new iPhone application designed to facilitate commuter interaction.

By Diana Nguyen | 21 March, 2012 16:09

Tags: 391 PaX, iphone apps, mobile apps, Queensland University of Technology, QUT

Three start-ups chosen for UNSW incubator program

Three technology start-ups have gained entry to the Venture Incubator Space (VIS) workspace at the University of New South Wales. The VIS is located in the School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), will provide students with the space and support needed to kick off their own IT startup.

By Diana Nguyen | 21 March, 2012 14:00

Tags: australian startups, mijura, Shop2, startups, University of New South Wales (UNSW), unsw, Venture Incubator Space, vimcore

Australian R18+ games classification to become reality

The R18+ games classification legislation has passed without amendment in the House of Representatives, bringing Australia closer to an R18+ category for computer games.

By Diana Nguyen | 20 March, 2012 14:33

Tags: classification, government, R18 classification

In pictures: UNSW Tech Startup Expo 2012

Computerworld Australia attended the university's expo this week, held at its School of Computer Science and Engineering. The event began with tech start-ups pitching their business to find potential staff, customers and partnerships, as well as networking with other start-ups.

By Diana Nguyen | 16 March, 2012 11:36

Tags: australian startups, startups, tech startups, university of new south wales, University of New South Wales (UNSW), UNSW Tech Startup Expo 2012

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