Stories by Andrew Hendry

SANS capitalises on security training in Canberra

The SANS Institute has formalised its association with Shearwater Solutions by appointing the company as its local ANZ representative, as well as bringing it on board to organize a SANS security training event in Canberra in June.

Written by Andrew Hendry23 April 08 15:38

Government, businesses undervalue Australian ICT

The new CEO of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) believes that the ICT industry is not recognised at a level equivalent to the contribution it makes to the Australian economy.

Written by Andrew Hendry16 April 08 08:17

Moon calls it a day as AIIA CEO

Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) CEO, Sheryle Moon, will depart from the position at the end of this week to take up a new role as Australia and New Zealand director for Ross and Julia Ross staff recruitment brands.

Written by Andrew Hendry09 April 08 08:47

World first: Aussie astronomers digitally map southern sky

The Australian National University (ANU) is conducting a world-first program to digitally map the southern sky using a specially constructed telescope called Skymapper, and in another global first will provide the data free to the world via a virtual observatory.

Written by Andrew Hendry04 Dec. 07 08:22

Mailes resigns as SA CIO

The South Australia Government's Chief Information Officer (CIO), Grantly Mailes, tended his resignation late last week, leaving the role after almost three years in the job.

Written by Andrew Hendry19 Nov. 07 15:15

AWISE change of guard leading women into IT future

The Australian Women in IT and Science Entity (AWISE) has announced its key leadership roles for 2008, in preparation for the national launch of several projects aimed at boosting the significance of women in the nation's IT industry.

Written by Andrew Hendry14 Nov. 07 07:00

Australia stuck in e-waste dark ages

This year marks the twelfth anniversary of Planet Ark's National Recycling Week (12th-18th November), and the problem of e-waste in Australia is growing bigger and badder with each passing year.

Written by Andrew Hendry05 Nov. 07 08:03

Standards Australia defends its decision to abstain from OOXML vote

Standards Australia has defended it's decision to abstain from the ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) ballot to approve Microsoft's Office Open XML format as an international standard, saying Australia still has a chance to approve or disapprove the vote.

Written by Andrew Hendry12 Sept. 07 08:49

APEC debate finds a home on Facebook

Both pro and anti-APEC supporters are using the social networking phenomenon to garner support and fight for the political allegiances of Australia's Facebook community.

Written by Andrew Hendry04 Sept. 07 08:43
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