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NZ widens search for new CTO
The New Zealand Government is to widen its search for someone to become the country's first chief technology officer. [ + ]
Tech takes jobs, not immigrants or trade
Jobs lost to technology, cryptocurrency's longevity and shifting expectations were on the agenda at the World Government Summit. [ + ]
Open source for the public sector
Increased public calls for transparency mean public sector CIOs should strongly consider open source applications. [ + ]
DTA releases Secure Cloud Strategy
The Digital Transformation Agency's new Secure Cloud Strategy will serve as a starting point for agencies' own customised cloud strategies. [ + ]
ASCA supports call for innovation push
Canberra's innovation agenda highlights the need for a smart cities strategy, says the Australian Smart Communities Association. [ + ]
Ipswich City Council developing 5D data model
5D data model will combine a 3D above and below ground map with the additional dimensions of date and time. [ + ]
QPS establishes Mobile Capability Centre
Queensland Police's new Mobile Capability Centre will provide officers with innovative mobile technologies to help perform their daily duties. [ + ]
Building better websites — accessibility is key
Federal government websites are failing to achieve accessibility targets. What can be done? [ + ]
Data#3 to deliver updated Govdex
A solution based on Microsoft Azure and Office 365 will replace the existing whole-of-government file sharing and collaboration platform. [ + ]
UK councils ignore EV funding
Only five UK councils have taken up an offer of funding for electric vehicle charging stations, more than a year after the launch of the scheme. [ + ]
Launceston to be transformed into smart city
A $3.5m collaboration will seek to transform Launceston into one of Australia's leading smart cities. [ + ]
ASCA calls for national smart city initiative
The Australian Smart Communities Association has urged all levels of Australian government to collaborate on developing a national smart city roadmap. [ + ]
1 in 10 Aussies' health records exposed
De-identified Medicare Benefits Scheme and PBS datasets released by the Department of Health can be re-identified by matching the data against known patient information, research shows. [ + ]
How to market IT to a sceptical audience
Driving change in IT requires taking people along on the journey… but that's often easier said than done, argues Ovum's Kevin Noonan. [ + ]
Qld councils making strides towards digitisation
Queensland local councils are utilising big data and emerging digital technologies to improve productivity, but are still facing hurdles in the shift towards the digital economy. [ + ]