Industry News
Treasury taps Link4 to automate e-invoicing process
The Treasury has engaged e-invoicing provider Link4 to connect the department to the PEPPOL digital procurement network. [ + ]
WA signs cloud agreement with Microsoft
The new agreement will allow all WA government agencies regardless of size to leverage Microsoft's cloud services. [ + ]
Government consulting on Data Availability Bill
The government has released the exposure draft of a new Bill aimed at enabling more effective information sharing between agencies. [ + ]
Keysight World to showcase design and test trends
Live virtual events will be held from 22–24 September, covering topics such as 5G, automotive, advanced measurement, high-speed digital and IT network security. [ + ]
Women in AI Awards for Australia, NZ now open
Nominations for the Women in AI Awards are now open, with the winners to be announced in Sydney in February 2021. [ + ]
Digital health workforce roadmap released
The federal government has released a roadmap that outlines the workforce and education changes needed to support the adoption of digital health. [ + ]
National Data Advisory Council holds fifth meeting
The National Data Advisory Council discussed progress with the development of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill during its fifth meeting. [ + ]
UK study finds little trust in algorithms among adults
Research from BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has found that 53% of British people do not trust computer algorithms to make decisions about their lives. [ + ]
SA agencies wasting money on legacy software
South Australian agencies are running hundreds of sometimes unsupported legacy applications and spending millions to maintain them, an audit has found. [ + ]
US issues cybersecurity space policy
The United States has issued a cybersecurity policy for its space systems, establishing a set of principles to enhance cyber defences in space. [ + ]
DTA debuts Telecommunications Marketplace
The Digital Transformation Agency has launched a new whole-of-Australian-government procurement portal for telecommunications and related services. [ + ]
Australian Digital Health Agency appoints new CEO
Amanda Cattermole PSM has been appointed as CEO of the Australian Digital Health Agency and will commence her new role on 29 September 2020. [ + ]
Overhaul for Tasmanian metro ticketing system
The Tasmanian Government is calling for expressions of interest in developing a new ticketing system for Metro Tasmania, as it moves towards state-wide ticketing. [ + ]
Research explores Australian public attitudes towards AI
A national survey from Monash University has found that Australians are largely positive about the use of AI in society, but concerns remain about privacy. [ + ]
OAIC releases Corporate Plan, prioritises right to privacy
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released its corporate plan for 2020–21 to help increase public trust in data protection. [ + ]
