Industry News
WA selects Data#3 as sole Microsoft software provider
The Western Australian Government has awarded two three-year Microsoft software supply deals with the company's largest Australian partner, Data#3. [ + ]
New guide helps with transition to LED streetlights
With up to 1 million lights due for replacement in the next few years, a new model business case will help governments make the transition to smart lighting. [ + ]
San Francisco bans face recognition tech
The City of San Francisco has banned city law enforcement and other agencies from using facial recognition surveillance technology. [ + ]
76% of state MP websites have security issues
More than three-quarters of Australian state MPs' websites fail to follow digital security best practices such as ensuring all data is hosted locally. [ + ]
US state CIOs release IT multisourcing playbook
The US National Association of State CIOs and Integris Applied have published a new playbook for state CIOs looking to move to a multisourcing operating model. [ + ]
WA allocates $6.9m for ServiceWA pilot
The Western Australian Government will launch a pilot trial involving a one-stop portal for accessing government services offered by multiple agencies. [ + ]
Logan uses wireless tech to monitor air quality
Portable wireless technology is being used by Logan City Council to monitor air quality around wastewater treatment facilities. [ + ]
Call for Smart Cities Week abstracts
Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand has released a call for abstracts for its event Smart Cities Week Australia. [ + ]
US govt making slow progress with cloud migration
Only around 11% of US government IT systems are running on the cloud, according to an audit of 16 agencies' cloud adoption progress. [ + ]
Gippsland council creates e-waste collection system
An e-waste collection and storage prototype is currently being constructed by East Gippsland Shire Council. [ + ]
Darwin CBD receives 138 new CCTV cameras
More CCTV cameras are being installed across Darwin's CBD, with installation nearly complete on 138 new devices. [ + ]
ACSC publishes application whitelisting guide
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has updated its guide to implementing application whitelisting, one of the Essential Eight threat mitigation strategies. [ + ]
ACT Govt seeks public input on digital tech
The ACT Government is seeking public opinion on how digital technology could be used to improve the lives of all Canberrans. [ + ]
ACT Govt rolls out e-bike initiative
A new salary sacrifice initiative designed to encourage the use of e-bikes is being rolled out by the ACT Government for its public servants. [ + ]
ATO conducting cryptocurrency tax sweep
The ATO will match purchase and sale data from cryptocurrency designated service providers against individuals' tax returns as part of a tax evasion crackdown. [ + ]
