Medicare has awarded IBM a three-year, $70 million extension to its comprehensive technology outsourcing contract after announcing earlier this year that it would review all its information and communications contracts.
Medicare has revealed all of its ICT services contracts are set to expire soon, with the insurer hoping to find replacement suppliers this year.
IBM Australia could face strike action in a Baulkham Hills, Sydney facility on Thursday or Friday this week, according to the Australian Services Union, after the company failed to negotiate with the union over the weekend.
Qantas and Westpac Banking Corporation today said they were not concerned about the potential impact of a strike by IBM workers which could take place later this week.
Australia's federal privacy commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, will combat "long-winded and confusing" privacy policies and statements.
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