Tasmania’s tech sector has welcomed the green light for the Marinus data cable saying it delivers the first government-owned high-capacity data connection from Tasmania to the world. TasICT CEO Russell Kelly said that Marinus Link included a fibre optic connection that would provide significant additional data capacity, price competition and diversity of network route supporting…
From the TasICT CEO Russell Kelly Tasmania’s major parties have promised tech-positive policies at this election – a terrific turnaround from the last election where tech was not mentioned at all. This time, the Tasmanian Liberals, ALP and the Tasmanian Greens have put tech and innovation as important parts of their policy platform – a…
Tasmania’s tech sector has called for all parties and candidates to make the next Parliament work constructively or risk missing significant tech investment and job opportunities. TasICT, the peak body representing Tasmania’s Information, Communication and Technology sector, said Tasmania’s Parliamentarians must work across the political divide and put the interests of Tasmanians first to make…
Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator will open the TasICT-AISA Cyber Security Conference in Hobart on 21 August 2025 – giving Tasmanian businesses prime insight into current threats and tips on staying cyber safe. In her first official visit to Tasmania since her appointment as National Cyber Security Coordinator, LTGEN Michelle McGuinness will deep dive into…
2025 TasICT Excellence Award Winners PHOTO GALLERY AVAILABLE NOW SOUVENIR AWARDS BOOKLET WITH ALL NOMINATIONS Advancements in Artificial Intelligence to save lives, time and money have shared the spotlight at the 2025 TasICT Excellence Awards. Top gongs have gone to cutting edge firms building AI-assisted detection of bushfires allowing rapid deployment of fire fighters, as…
