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WA's ICT policy marks a new beginning
Digital WA represents the state's first whole-of-government ICT strategy — a marked change from previous approaches that were heavily localised and largely disunified. [ + ]
Treasury adopts Expense8 travel management platform
The Department of Treasury has signed a three-year contract with 8common that will see the latter provide its Expense8 travel management platform as a service to the agency. [ + ]
What governments can learn from pizza companies
When it comes to digital transformation, there are many lessons learned by the private sector that are applicable to all levels of government. [ + ]
Queensland chooses CGI for debt recovery
CGI has been awarded a contract with the Queensland Government's State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) to implement and service a debt recovery solution. [ + ]
Vic govt needs to do better online
The Victorian Government has assigned $81m to help improve its online presence, as currently less than 1% of interactions with citizens are completed online. [ + ]
Big data for the common good
As data is used to develop policies designed to address society's needs, there must be processes and standards in place to promote good usage and guard against the bad. [ + ]
Defence seeks SIs for ERP program
The Department of Defence is seeking system integators interested in participating in a project to overhaul the department's finance and logistics operations. [ + ]
Digital transformation — more than serving citizens
Before governments decide on how to progress with digital transformation efforts, it's vital that they go back to basics and figure out what 'digital' means to them. [ + ]
Atos to provide key platforms for CG2018
Atos has won the contract to provide a games management and information diffusion system for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. [ + ]
Australia Post names new CIO
Australia Post has finally appointed a new CIO and has started a search for a new CISO to replace the outgoing Troy Braban. [ + ]
Victoria to establish new data agency
The Victorian Government has unveiled a new Information Technology Strategy incorporating initiatives such as the establishment of a data agency to improve data sharing across government. [ + ]
Councils lap up TechOne's mapping software
In the 12 months since TechnologyOne spent $12 million acquiring Digital Mapping Solutions and integrating it into its cloud platform, local councils have been signing up. [ + ]
Ipswich taps Accenture for smart city plan
Accenture will consult with Ipswich City Council on an initiative that aims to transform the Queensland regional hub into a 'smart' city. [ + ]
Budget highlights expected digital savings
The government's 2016–17 Budget puts teeth into earlier ambitions as it leans on its Digital Transformation Agenda to earn its keep. [ + ]
The pragmatics of technology convergence
Henry Ford, who sought common solutions to common problems, would be appalled at the traditional approach to ICT system development. [ + ]