Monitor is a bimonthly electronic newsletter containing technical papers, project reports and the latest news of interest to those who work in the information technology, telecommunications and electronics fields of engineering. Produced by Engineers Media.
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December 2009
News
– Modifying analogue radios to accept digital signals
– Video technology installed in airport
– Security operations centre to counter network threats
– Trial completed for infrared warning system
– Contract signed for asset management system
– New supercomputer powers up in Canberra
– Mobile phone towers too weak to cause health issues
– NSW’s IT projects are constantly late
– Government needed to enforce e-waste recycling
– Long term evolution mobile trials planned for Asia and Australia
– Site chosen for radio telescope
– Broadband infrastructure opened in Canberra
– Tool to keep an eye on Queensland’s waterways
– Internet censorship to go ahead
– Looking forward in a time of rapid change
– Software conference in Auckland
Calendar
New Products
October 2009
News
– Carrier-neutral cable complete
– A software stimulus package
– Manufacturing research flagship
– The distant future of 4G
– Energy company saving energy
– Joint venture for Tasmania’s telecommunications
– Wireless security
– Ratification of wireless protocol
– Launch of solar products
– The nation’s newest satellite
Calendar
New Products
August 2009
News
– Linked computers win award
– Managing communications
– Institute for broadband innovation
– ACOMM winners
– Early Verification to save time
– DNA in your microchip
– Teaching instruments
– Money for meteorological equipment
– Funnelback search engine sold
– vCloud program
–Stacking integrated circuits
–Security expo presents new products
–An exhibition of current research
Calendar
New Products
June 2009
News
– University of Technology Sydney Research Showcase 2009
– ICT specialist fl ying to Africa
– Comments on proposed changes to 2008 EMC Labelling Notice
– Charging up windows
– Recognition of Hiive Systems
– Cyber-terrorism
– Technology for the police
– Update on fi bre to the home conference
– Cast of ABB robots in Terminator
– Knowledge engine
– Broadband: New highways for the 21st century
–ASWEC updates
Calendar
New Products
April 2009
News
– Unusual green light could change chip design
– Software should have higher priority in tax breaks
– Is cloud computing just vapour?
– Fostering satellite communication
– Company promises better results in search engines
– Disappointment for Caberran broadband bidder
– Project to create a smarter electricity network
– Telescope to explore the formation of planets
– More funding for computers in schools
– Optic fibre for far north Queensland
– Rail agreement signals improvements for freight carriers
– Electronics security company acquired
– Company awarded damages from Microsoft case
– Public showcase for gigabit wireless chip
– Early customer for Basslink
– Fire brigade installs geographic system
– Network routing upgraded
– University to use web-based records management
– Showing students what software engineering is about
Calendar
New Products
February 2009
News
– Internet company defends copyright action
– New courses to combine physics and engineering
– Landlines are still the most popular purchase
– Updated control systems for oil and gas vessels
– Mesh technology to provide signals to ships
– Brisbane company connecting global offices
– Company collaborates with university in network project
– Cloud computing for student housing
– Project makes credit payments more secure
– Australia needs to be successful in the digital economy
Calendar
New Products
December 2008
News
– Video stream demonstrates high-speed broadband
– New degree with earn as you learn
– Researchers in €8.9m internet project
– Internet in fast food stores
– Long range wireless sensing and control
– Bionic eye being developed for vision-impaired
– Australian telco participates in advanced networks trial
– Defence savings on aircraft upgrade
– Tasmania moves towards greater broadband competition
– Company commits to new telecommunications code
– Sydney students sell company to web video giant
– Alert system for natural hazards wins award
– E-waste recycling facility launched
– Engineers give residents a lift
– South Australian honoured by college
– A life of dedication to railways
Calendar
New Products
October 2008
News
– Collision-avoiding robot star of show
– Broadband bidder loses third member
– Asia-Pacific not immune from crisis
– Record penalty paid for unsolicited calls
– New signal detection system tested in Sydney
– ICT salaries on the rise
– Decision of CSIRO patient case upheld
– Partnership for supply chain software
– Data centre uses 80% less water
– Telco position putting jobs at risk
– Electronics design software wins award
– Contract extended
– Parallel computer launched at Canberra university
– Australian research improving image search market
– Better infrastructure health through collaboration
Calendar
New Products
August 2008
News
– Software provides a bird’s eye view of Australia
– Australian carrier recognised
– New grants program for ICT research
– Filtering report published
– Protecting livestock from predators
– New method to fabricate ultrathin silicon solar cells
– Sydney student wins database competition
– Market leadership award won
– Driverless train to increase safety
– Wireless collaboration
– The brand value of telecommunications companies
– Regenerative braking systems in locomotives
Calendar
New Products
June 2008
News
– Monitoring system for Great Barrier Reef
– Companies’ biggest IT security threat comes from within
– Car design partnership continues
– Australians to lead United Nations computer project
– IT hardware standards are lacking
– Keeping a company connected in rural Victoria
– 3D images to reveal the earth’s hidden riches
– Australian researcher recognised
– When computer scientists make art
– Storing information about the planet’s resources
– Microelectronics prize awarded to Adelaide student
– Thinking more about software engineering
– Workshop on software requirements
Calendar
New Products
April 2008
News
– Creating a better online world
– Online tutorials train hospital staff
– Top-up for federal broadband
– Data crunching in Brisbane
– Security of business software verified
– Carbon nanotube transistor successfully developed
– More money to be made in open source support
– Western Australian technology park to grow sevenfold
– Australian university research leads to global ICT deal
– Wireless speakers for lounge room wins state prize
Calendar
New Products
February 2008
News
– Online learning embraced by Western Australian schools
– Digital prototyping helps racing cars go faster
– Control system for Western Australian plant
– Virtual opera house crowned project of the year
– Satellites will detect natural disasters from earth’s orbit
– Braking system for trains could save lives
– Call for monitoring of mobile network
– Strategic plan is vital for Australian telecommunications
– Perth conference to discuss ICT challenges