Industry News
Lake Macquarie roads maintained by mobile app
Embracing smart city ideas, the council has transformed its road maintenance processes by developing a custom-made software system using mobile technology. [ + ]
NSW selects robotics expert for Chief Scientist role
The next NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer has been announced by the NSW Government. [ + ]
Co-working conference for Sydney start-ups
A co-working conference will be held in August to support Sydney's tech start-ups and small businesses. [ + ]
Australia to develop national self-driving car law
Australia's Transport Ministers have agreed to a proposal to develop a nationally consistent legislative framework for self-driving vehicles. [ + ]
Upgrade on the way for Brisbane's start-up hub
Brisbane's start-up hub, The Precinct, will receive a multimillion-dollar upgrade as part of the Queensland Government's spending on innovation. [ + ]
NZ's GCSB expands cyber defence services
NZ's Government Communications Security Bureau will offer a malware threat detection and disruption service to a number of nationally significant organisations. [ + ]
Whyalla tops My Local Services app uptake
The My Local Services app has proved popular around South Australia, with Whyalla recording the highest increase in downloads last month. [ + ]
Newcastle smart city tech emphasises Aboriginal culture
The language and heritage of Indigenous Australians is being highlighted through the use of smart city technology in Newcastle. [ + ]
ASC enlists Accenture to carry out digital transformation
ASC is working to identify and roll out new technology across its cutting-edge defence programs to secure a more productive future. [ + ]
Trademark applications streamlined by machine learning
Advanced machine learning technology that will assist in streamlining trademark applications is being implemented at IP Australia. [ + ]
My Health Record to transform health care
Australian Digital Health Agency CEO Tim Kelsey has detailed the progress and key targets of the My Heath Record digital health records project. [ + ]
Driverless cars may pose safety and cybersecurity risks
Claims that automated vehicles could avoid 90% of road deaths by eliminating human error have not been proven, according to a new report. [ + ]
US DHS releases security strategy
The US Department of Homeland Security's strategy details its approach to identifying and managing cybersecurity risks at a national level. [ + ]
NSW Govt developing data usage guidelines
The digital.nsw digital government transformation portal will soon add new online resources aimed at helping agencies more effectively collect, share and utilise data. [ + ]
Small increase in New Zealand’s IT budget
Almost NZ$4 million in new funding for NZ CERT and NZ$6.2 for the MBIE will enhance New Zealand's cybersecurity and the digital economy. [ + ]
