Industry News
NZ Information Security Manual updated
New Zealand's Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) has released version 3.0 of the New Zealand Information Security Manual. [ + ]
Submit your smart city ideas for MKW 2019
Inquiring minds with innovative ideas are sought by the City of Melbourne for Melbourne Knowledge Week 2019. [ + ]
Tasmania launches Smarter Fleets initiatives
The Tasmanian Government has launched initiatives aimed at reducing emissions from council heavy vehicles and encouraging councils to adopt electric vehicles. [ + ]
AUSTRAC Codeathan awarded for innovation
Australia's first ever law enforcement and financial intelligence Codeathon has received a Public Sector Innovation Award. [ + ]
Smarter Fleet programs target Tas transport emissions
Two programs that are designed to help reduce transport emissions in Tasmania have now commenced. [ + ]
Smart city procurement reforms needed: SCCANZ
A think tank session on improving procurement practices to foster smart city development has identified a series of challenges to overcome. [ + ]
More parking ticket machines installed in Bendigo
Another 42 credit card-enabled parking ticket machines will be installed by the City of Greater Bendigo. [ + ]
digital.nsw recruiting agile experts
The NSW Government's digital.nsw digital service development accelerator is seeking iteration managers, service designers and agile coaches to join its team. [ + ]
Department of Jobs urged to engage with uncertainty
In a Public Sector Innovation Month presentation, Department of Jobs Secretary Kerri Hartland urged employees to continue embracing innovation. [ + ]
Optus named key NSW Govt telecoms supplier
Optus has received a place on the government's Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangements for fixed voice services, mobile, fixed data and internet services. [ + ]
Ipswich City Council recognised as smart city
The winners of IDC's 2018 Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards have been announced. [ + ]
DHS taps Leidos Australia for IT services
Leidos Australia will provide ICT professional services to assist in specific work packages under the DHS visa reform initiative. [ + ]
US states' IT optimisation threatened by red tape
The US National Association of State CIOs wants the US Government to unify and simplify security regulations to help states optimise their IT operations. [ + ]
Port Pirie's free public Wi-Fi a hit
Data usage has doubled since Port Pirie Regional Council launched its free public Wi-Fi 12 months ago. [ + ]
Burnie region to receive CCTV upgrades
The federal government is funding CCTV camera upgrades for the Burnie region. [ + ]
