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Aus tech drives efficiency in UK justice system
Four times the size of the Australian court system, the UK's over 500 courts and tribunals, and 121 prisons needed to modernise. [ + ]
A formal data strategy needed for national assets
Big data, machine learning and analytics help data-driven federal and state agencies gain insights — and act on them in ways that benefit the public. [ + ]
Safe networking can fuel public transport uptake
State transport will play a big role in supporting the recovery of Australian city functions once lockdowns are lifted. [ + ]
It's time to re-evaluate public cloud migration
The DTA's Hosting Certification Frameworks are a step in the right direction, but true data sovereignty should begin at a hardware level. [ + ]
Time for government IT to stop acting like a cost centre
Many government IT organisations are still perceived purely as cost centres, putting them at the top of the list for budget cuts. [ + ]
Tech to restore trust: the future of citizens services
We once expected interaction with government agencies to be cumbersome and time-consuming. Digitising services has made great strides, but gaps still remain. [ + ]
Unlocking the future
As the population continues to grow and the supply of essential resources, such as water and land, remains limited, data and analytics will play a key role in resource planning and determining how we build for the future. [ + ]
Moreton Bay Council tracking water levels from space
Moreton Bay Regional Council has deployed a satellite-based IoT solution from Optus and Myriota to enable remote water level monitoring. [ + ]
All govt infrastructure projects to use a digital twin
Infrastructure Australia's 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan calls for all federally funded infrastructure projects to use a digital twin within 10–15 years. [ + ]
An AI-empowered public service
Government has an important role to play in shaping the development of AI technologies through regulation and policy and by demonstrating best practice as a first adopter. [ + ]
AI data mining project to improve NSW road safety
A new initiative in NSW is designed to use artificial intelligence technology for road safety improvements and to reduce vehicle-related fatalities. [ + ]
Connected futures: meeting citizen needs with smart city technologies
Connectivity is the thread that weaves our futures together — with the potential to make our cities more resilient and bring new opportunities to all. [ + ]
Australia needs a national digital economy strategy
The AIIA has warned that significant government action will be needed if Australia is to meet the goal of becoming a leading digital economy by 2030. [ + ]
Public sector IT spend to grow 8.8% in 2022
The Australian government sector will spend more than $15.5 billion in 2022, according to new forecasting from Gartner. [ + ]
Govts can unlock $62bn SaaS dividend
State and federal governments could collectively achieve a $62bn digital dividend by migrating from on-premises solutions to SaaS, a new report estimates. [ + ]
