Matt Johnston

Matt Johnston is a recent journalism graduate from the University of Newcastle.

With experience as a journalist for Newcastle’s 2NURFM News, and an ABC Heywire award for non-fiction storytelling under his belt, Matt has relocated to Sydney to learn the ropes of technology journalism at iTnews.

Recent articles by Matt Johnston

How the University of South Australia scaled its systems for all-online exams

How the University of South Australia scaled its systems for all-online exams

Stress testing systems ahead of lockdowns.
Matt Johnston Nov 9 2020 12:22PM Projects
Optus partners with UniSA on data science, cyber security

Optus partners with UniSA on data science, cyber security

Strategic alliance for new solutions, talent development.
Matt Johnston Nov 6 2020 1:16PM Training & Development
Australian unis develop new solutions to spot cheaters

Australian unis develop new solutions to spot cheaters

Amid surge in online contract cheating.
Matt Johnston Nov 5 2020 6:50AM Software
UQ launches TestLab for energy analytics, cyber security

UQ launches TestLab for energy analytics, cyber security

Partners with Siemens.
Matt Johnston Nov 4 2020 6:29AM Training & Development
Youi Insurance automates Covid response

Youi Insurance automates Covid response

Allocating resources and redesigning office space.
Matt Johnston Oct 30 2020 12:56PM Financial Services
UNSW moves welcome program for international students online

UNSW moves welcome program for international students online

Built by ASX-listed OpenLearning.
Matt Johnston Oct 28 2020 12:20PM Software
Outdated libraries leave govt websites vulnerable, researchers say

Outdated libraries leave govt websites vulnerable, researchers say

Despite broad uplift in cyber capabilities.
Matt Johnston Oct 27 2020 12:31PM Security
Pawsey kicks off new HPC program to scale up research sector

Pawsey kicks off new HPC program to scale up research sector

Preparing users for new $48m machine.
Matt Johnston Oct 27 2020 6:50AM Training & Development
La Trobe University CIO moves to aged care sector

La Trobe University CIO moves to aged care sector

Peter Powell becomes Baptcare's tech chief.
Matt Johnston Oct 26 2020 11:57AM Training & Development
AMP Capital to fit global property portfolio with AI climate control

AMP Capital to fit global property portfolio with AI climate control

Expects to reduce energy spend by 20 percent.
Matt Johnston Oct 23 2020 12:19PM Projects
Sydney Uni's new AI-enabled sensor to aid in search for new planets

Sydney Uni's new AI-enabled sensor to aid in search for new planets

Improving ground-based telescopes.
Matt Johnston Oct 22 2020 12:48PM Hardware
Swinburne Uni launches AWS-backed cloud degree

Swinburne Uni launches AWS-backed cloud degree

After initial pilot with NAB employees.
Matt Johnston Oct 21 2020 12:26PM Training & Development
HPE to build Pawsey's $48m new supercomputer

HPE to build Pawsey's $48m new supercomputer

Delivering 30 times more compute power.
Matt Johnston Oct 20 2020 11:39AM Projects
UNSW launches cyber micro-credentials with Telstra

UNSW launches cyber micro-credentials with Telstra

Raising security capability among non-specialist staff.
Matt Johnston Oct 19 2020 11:49AM Training & Development
NASA taps QUT to build software for Mars rover

NASA taps QUT to build software for Mars rover

To analyse data in search for signs of life.
Matt Johnston Oct 19 2020 6:40AM Software
Charles Sturt Uni prepares for final stage of CRM upgrade

Charles Sturt Uni prepares for final stage of CRM upgrade

Supporting students across 10 campuses.
Matt Johnston Oct 16 2020 12:49PM Software
QUT develops drone collision avoidance system

QUT develops drone collision avoidance system

Backed by Boeing.
Matt Johnston Oct 15 2020 3:07PM Software
UTS trains AI to predict Sydney Trains' pandemic performance

UTS trains AI to predict Sydney Trains' pandemic performance

Stopping the spread of delays.
Matt Johnston Oct 14 2020 12:04PM Software
New space communications station to be built in WA

New space communications station to be built in WA

For optical data transfer.
Matt Johnston Oct 13 2020 6:20PM Hardware
NBN Co teams up with CSIRO to probe nation's digital needs

NBN Co teams up with CSIRO to probe nation's digital needs

Collaborating on national research projects.
Matt Johnston Oct 13 2020 11:57AM Strategy

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