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Global smart cities market to be worth $2.6tn by 2025
Technological advances in areas including AI, robotics and smart electric grids are expected to drive growth in the smart cities market. [ + ]
Government chatbots: five steps to getting it right
Chatbot deployments can be wildly successful or dismal failures, so it pays to avoid the common pitfalls and get it right from the start. [ + ]
NYC to boost citywide Wi-Fi protection
Free smartphone app and new security for public Wi-Fi networks are the first steps in a plan to protect citizens online. [ + ]
NSW DFES selects NEC for SD-WAN
A 12-month contract has been awarded to NEC Australia, which will see it support the NSW Government with SD-WAN technology. [ + ]
Ipswich may go it alone on gigabit broadband
A report commissioned by the City of Ipswich recommends that the council consider intervening to accelerate the availability of gigabit services for the city if the nbn will not be capable of providing them. [ + ]
GovDC's success celebrated at Innovation Show
Consolidating 130 data centres into just 2 in the space of 5 years has paid dividends for the NSW Government. [ + ]
UK begins search for 5G 'city of the future'
The UK will create a '5G city' in a trial of high-speed connectivity to pave the way for a future nationwide 5G rollout. [ + ]
Aussie apps allow faster witness reporting
Two new apps aim to improve the accuracy of crime witness statements and boost the reporting of potential national security threats. [ + ]
Microsoft to upskill 5000 public sector workers
Microsoft has committed to providing a comprehensive cloud skills training program for 5000 workers within Australia's public sector ecosystem. [ + ]
Are we holding back artificial intelligence?
If technology doesn't serve our day-to-day lives, we will be hesitant in adopting it. [ + ]
The backbone of digital policing
The latest digital mobility technology is giving South Australia's police officers more presence in the field. [ + ]
Smart precincts to predict the future of workplaces
Mirvac and WORKTECH Academy have published a white paper exploring the future of smart precincts and the world of work. [ + ]
ASEAN-Australia Smart Cities initiative announced
The Australian Government will invest in helping ASEAN economies develop smart cities across Southeast Asia. [ + ]
UK Future Cities group visits Australia
Leading UK companies are visiting Australia this week to meet government and business leaders. [ + ]
NSW gets poor score in security audit
NSW's Auditor-General has warned that the state government's ability to detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents "needs to improve significantly and quickly". [ + ]
