CSIRO and NICTA planning merger

6 February 2015 Happy Friday! Plenty in the news to keep you glued to your feeds this weekend. Check the latest and a summary of this week's bigger stories below. Happy reading and, please, keep sending us your tips and feedback. Lia Timson, Technology Editor, ltimson@fairfaxmedia.com.au CSIRO and NICTA planning merger Australia’s peak IT research groups are working on a plan that could lead to the CSIRO’s digital unit and NICTA joining forces later this year. Six smart medical devices that could improve your health The fact Queensland start-up Medic8 Health put on hold a crowdfunding drive for its smart stethoscope last month, doesn't mean smart medical devices don't deserve a chance. Tech giants get ready for Internet of Things operating systems Some of the biggest names in technology are starting to push IoT operating systems in preparation for when everything is connected to everything. The rocky start-up road to Latin America An emerging market awash with potential for some, Latin America can be a pitfall-strewn frontier for others. Advertisement More for you #libspill spills into social media frenzy of political protest Australian IT company Kinetic nabs $164m Vic Police deal ICT industry wants better digital economy statistics amid ABS review Australia's IT industry is hoping an overdue review of how the ABS compiles data will lead to a better understanding of the industry's economic contribution. Hackathon season hits Australia, has potential to provide real-world benefits Australia's hackathon season is in full swing with coders battling for a share of hundreds of thousands of dollars.   Millions of customers' details hacked at US insurer Anthem Second biggest US health insurer by market value, said hackers obtained data in a sophisticated attack. Another $25 million to be 'insourced' in public service, industry claims Another $25 million in federal government contracts is set to be 'insourced' back from the private sector. Barack Obama seeks $14b for cyber defence US President wants more money to better protect federal and private networks from hacking threats. Unstoppable entrepreneurs back from Antarctica Trip to Antarctica inspired a raft of business deals, charity donations and new networks. We've sent you this email because your email address garn14.tech@blogger.com has been registered for a Fairfax Media membership. You can unsubscribe from this email at any time. At Fairfax Media, we'll never ask for your personal or credit card information via email. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to offer Fairfax Media services in exchange for your details, please delete it. Copyright © 2015 Fairfax Media Privacy Policy Conditions of Use Unsubscribe