Stories by Chloe Herrick

UTS on the hunt for CIO

The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) is on the lookout for a CIO to head up its IT department and implement new initiatives as part of a $1 billion upgrade to the university.

Written by Chloe Herrick13 Jan. 12 10:38

NSW govt appoints CIO

The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has appointed Emily Morgan as its CIO on a six-month contract to facilitate and run a project across its IT infrastructure.

Written by Chloe Herrick11 Jan. 12 11:42

NeHTA rejects electronic health record fears

The National E-Health Transition Authority (NeHTA) will maintain its current design for personal e-health records despite acknowledging concerns that increased consumer control over health information could potentially result in poorer health outcomes for patients.

Written by Chloe Herrick10 Jan. 12 10:19

CSG calls off potential takeover

IT services company, CSG (ASX: CSV), has put to bed any potential acquisitions, following a non-binding off-market offer in September, citing the process was not in the best interest of its shareholders.

Written by Chloe Herrick21 Dec. 11 11:04

Aussie retailers to cut costs with managed print services

After a tumultuous year for Australian retailers, the industry’s national body has formed a five year managed print services partnership with Upstream Print Solutions in an effort to cut costs internally and for its members.

Written by Chloe Herrick15 Dec. 11 11:22

Electoral commission registers e-voting uptick in NSW by-election

Record numbers of NSW voters used the state electoral commission’s e-voting system, iVote, to cast their ballot in the recent by-election for the seat of Clarence. The number of voters who employed iVote in the electorate more than doubled compared to the March state election.

Written by Chloe Herrick14 Dec. 11 17:04

Aviation authority overhauls "unreliable" comms system

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has flagged plans to replace its existing “unreliable” PABX-based systems with an internet protocol (IP) based voice communication system.

Written by Chloe Herrick14 Dec. 11 11:34

Telecom NZ begins hunt for new CEO

Telecom New Zealand (ASX:TEL) has kicked off the search for a new chief executive to replace the telco's outgoing head, Paul Reynolds.

Written by Chloe Herrick13 Dec. 11 11:17

Samsung Galaxy Tab ban lifted in time for Christmas

Samsung will finally be able to launch its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet just in time for Christmas after the High Court today lifted the ban preventing its sale in Australia and refused Apple’s expedited special leave application.

Written by Chloe Herrick09 Dec. 11 12:49

Updated: Dept of Finance appoints new CIO

The Federal Department of Finance and Deregulation has appointed TransACT general manager of IT, Rozanne Frost, as its new CIO.

Written by Chloe Herrick06 Dec. 11 15:27

Telstra seeks CISO to work with the Dept of Defence

Telstra is on the hunt for a chief information security officer (CISO) to work primarily with the Department of Defence to oversee the development and security of its network.

Written by Chloe Herrick06 Dec. 11 11:00

Motorola nabs $40m contract with WA Govt

Motorola has won a $40 million contract with the Western Australian Government for the build and maintenance of a new state-wide shared emergency services radio network.

Written by Chloe Herrick06 Dec. 11 09:28
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