Josh Taylor

Professional biography

Armed with a degree in Computer Science and a Masters in Journalism, Josh keeps a close eye on the telecommunications industry and all the goings on in government IT. Like most Gen Y, he spends a lot of his time with his eyes glued to his iPhone on various social media apps.

Australian government quietly ends laptops in schools program

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has confirmed that year 9 to year 12 students in 2013 will be the last to receive laptops under the current scheme.

published 13 hours ago by Josh Taylor

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Transfield to outsource IT, shared services

In a cost-cutting measure aimed at offsetting deteriorating market conditions, NBN contractor Transfield has brought forward plans to outsource IT and shared services.

published 14 hours ago by Josh Taylor

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First NBN fibre extension completed

A business in Tasmania was the first to take up NBN Co on its user-pays offer to extend fibre beyond the 93 percent footprint.

published 19 hours ago by Josh Taylor

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