Australia Post and the federal government's Digital Transformation Agency have agreed to team up and create an online identification system to make it easier for the public to access the government's digital services.

Microsoft has bee slammed for holding back XP patches for Wannacry, thus putting users at risk. Some of Microsoft’s customers have been charged $1000 per year per device for XP patches, with charges escalating so much the NHS in the UK abandoned support after just one year.

The Tasmanian Government says 50 new IT jobs have been secured for the state as part of an industry assistance package of up to $1.36 million for a term of five years for DXC Technology to expand its enterprise delivery centre in Hobart.

A report suggests the next Surface Pro is just an update of the Surface Pro 4, with the latest Kaby Lake Intel processor, new keyboard and stylus colours, but no USB-C.

The federal government has embarked on an industry consultation process ahead of bringing in changes aimed at reforming Australia’s spectrum management system, a key part of the country's telecommunications and communications infrastructure.

After a brief period away from his role at the helm of Australia’s peak Internet consumer advocacy, Laurie Patton has taken up the reins as chief executive of Internet Australia again, he confirmed to iTWire last Friday.

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