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New Era for Tas Tech Sector

Tasmania’s technology sector is aiming for industry growth and more jobs under new leadership with the appointment of a new TasICT General Manager. Russell Kelly, formally NBN Co’s Tasmanian Corporate Affairs Manager for the past nine years, will take up the role from this week. Mr Kelly is a Tasmanian and has served in several…


ICT Industry: Still Time For Tech Minister, Premier Rockliff

Statement from TasICT President David Mills 9.05.24 Tasmania’s tech sector says a dedicated technology minister is even more important to grow the digital economy following today’s announcement of a renewed STEM focus for the University of Tasmania campus. TasICT President, David Mills, said the State Government was missing an opportunity to promote technology jobs, skills…


ICT Industry urges Tas Government rethink on Tech Minister

Statement from TasICT President David Mills 18.04.24 Tasmania’s tech sector has called on the State Government to re-instate a dedicated technology minister or risk the erosion of tech investment and jobs in the state. TasICT President David Mills said he was dismayed the State Government’s new ministry for the first time in more than a…


Disappointing Decision for ICT Sector

Statement from TasICT President David Mills 11.04.24 This week’s announcement by Premier Jeremy Rockliff that he intends to form a new government with the agreement of the Jacquie Lambie Network and independent MPs ushers in a new chapter for the state and for TasICT. The TasICT committee has met over the course of several weeks…


Telstra/Starlink home internet is here

Here’s what you need to know Telstra Announcement 26.03.24 After launching satellite internet for Enterprise customers at the end of last year, we’re announcing it’s ready for Aussie homes. We are excited to be bringing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity, powered by Starlink, to our customers across Australia.  After months of comprehensive testing –…


IT sector ‘disappointed’ at election debate

‘They didn’t know we existed’ Benjamin Seeder – Examiner Newspaper 24.03.24 Tasmania’s leading advocate for the information technology sector (ICT) has said he is “surprised and disappointed” that issues facing the key industry have not been raised during the state election. TasICT chief executive Steve Adermann said information technology is growing more and more critical…