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Agencies get poor marks in security audit
None of three Australian Government agencies examined during a cyber resilience audit had achieved compliance with the Essential Eight security strategies. [ + ]
Digital transformation strategies for councils
Local councils are increasing efficiency and citizen satisfaction through ICT and digital transformation. [ + ]
NZ extends Cyber Security Strategy review
The New Zealand Government will give the public more time to submit feedback for a review into the nation's Cyber Security Strategy. [ + ]
Newcastle's record works program and smart city boost
Over the next 12 months, residents will really start to see what it means to live in a smart city, said Newcastle's Lord Mayor. [ + ]
Gavin Slater steps down as DTA CEO
DTA CEO Gavin Slater is stepping down after just 13 months in the job and will be replaced by Deputy Australian Statistician Randall Brugeaud. [ + ]
NZ wants ICT to be second-highest GDP earner
The NZ Government is hiring a CTO and setting up an advisory group to help meet its digital goals, which include making ICT the second-highest GDP contributor. [ + ]
New charter to promote public participation
A new official NSW Government charter aims to enshrine the centrality of public participation in agency decision-making. [ + ]
WA boosting government security
A dedicated cybersecurity team will be part of Western Australia's new $7.4m Office of Digital Government. [ + ]
Tapping into citizens' needs via social media
A research project will tap into social media to understand citizens' needs in Sydney and Brisbane as city planners work towards the smart city revolution. [ + ]
DTA releases new template for digital sourcing
The Digital Transformation Agency is simplifying contract templates to make it easier for government to source digital products and services. [ + ]
Smart Cities Week heads to Australia
Australia's first Smart Cities Week conference will be held in Sydney in October 2018. [ + ]
Transforming Greater Launceston with a digital twin
Digital city models built on world-class analytical data are enabling area activation, evidence-informed decision-making and enhanced community engagement. [ + ]
Moreton Bay council adopts smart lighting
Moreton Bay Regional Council has awarded a tender for deployment of a smart lighting system at its planned university campus and The Mill innovation precinct. [ + ]
Finnish city finishes first, overtaking Melbourne
Finland's Espoo has overtaken last year's winner Melbourne to claim the title of ICF 2018 Intelligent Community of the Year. [ + ]
Smarter, faster community security
Cybercriminals never sleep, so governments must work together to achieve swift and effective prevention and response. [ + ]
