The Victorian Government has assigned $81m to help improve its online presence, as currently less than 1% of interactions with citizens are completed online. [ + ]

The Department of Defence is seeking system integators interested in participating in a project to overhaul the department's finance and logistics operations. [ + ]

Atos has won the contract to provide a games management and information diffusion system for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Australia Post has finally appointed a new CIO and has started a search for a new CISO to replace the outgoing Troy Braban. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Accenture will consult with Ipswich City Council on an initiative that aims to transform the Queensland regional hub into a 'smart' city. [ + ]

The government's 2016–17 Budget puts teeth into earlier ambitions as it leans on its Digital Transformation Agenda to earn its keep. [ + ]

Power supplies to around 800 new properties across Perth will come from under the ground as projects to remove overhead power distribution networks continue full steam ahead.  [ + ]

Henry Ford, who sought common solutions to common problems, would be appalled at the traditional approach to ICT system development. [ + ]

CrimTrac, the information sharing service for Australian law enforcement and the DIBP, is deploying a multimodal biometric identification system from NEC. [ + ]

WA Police will be trialling body-worn video cameras in a first for the state, which is expected to help reduce assaults on personnel and increase early guilty pleas. [ + ]

We ask our panel of experts to give their views on where and when governments should outsource infrastructure solutions, and when they should remain in-house. [ + ]

Government agencies will build a culture of sharing as the federal government doubles down on cybersecurity with the release of its long-awaited Cyber Security Strategy. [ + ]