The ICT Centre is CSIRO's national research hub for developing innovative information and communication technologies. These technologies are applied to Australia across the breadth CSIRO’s engagement with industry and society.
When the Americans eventually send a manned mission to Mars, the whole world will be able to watch ‘live’ television coverage of the event courtesy of CSIRO know-how.
The team of scientists who developed the world’s fastest, most spectrally-efficient wireless communications link has been awarded the highest accolade CSIRO can bestow on its scientists – the 2007 CSIRO Chairman’s Medal.
Australia's rich collections of health and community data are being linked to find answers to important health and social questions. Bringing these databases together can greatly enhance our ability to tackle diseases and understand complex issues.
Sentinel Hotspots provides reliable 'eyes' in the sky for Emergency Services, using satellite images to locate and map bushfires occurring in Australia and providing the information to anyone on the internet.
The internet has changed our lives, but its lack of security can make us easy prey for cyber criminals. In this podcast, you’ll discover how a new portable device by the CSIRO allows us to safely use any computer. (4:12)
The campus of The Australian National University is home to the Canberra-based staff of CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences and CSIRO ICT Centre.
The Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies (QCAT) is a joint venture between CSIRO and the Queensland Government. It is a multi-divisional research site where innovative solutions for the mining, manufacturing and energy sectors are produced.
In the four years to June 2007, the CSIRO ICT Centre engaged in external business activities worth $41.1m which was undertaken with more than 340 entities. This business is expected to grow to over $50m by June 2008.
CSIROvision reveals a level of detail usually seen only on high powered microscopes. Combining high definition video and audio with an in-built teleconferencing facility, CSIROvision allows real-time collaboration across the globe.
