Industry News
NSW signs whole-of-govt deals with Microsoft, Salesforce
The NSW Government has signed three new collective bargaining procurement agreements with Microsoft, Salesforce and eight telcos. [ + ]
NZ Govt adopts TechnologyOne SaaS
Three NZ Government agencies have adopted TechnologyOne's Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) software as a service (SaaS) solution. [ + ]
DTA seeking next data fellow cohort
The Digital Transformation Agency has opened applications for the latest three-month data fellowship program at the CSIRO's Data61. [ + ]
Logan and Canada sign innovation deal
The City of Logan has just signed an innovation deal with Canada, making it one of only two councils in Australia to do so. [ + ]
LGAQ wants funding restored to help build 'smart' future
The LGAQ's CEO, Greg Hallam, wants Canberra to restore financial assistance grants funding to 1% to help councils meet growing demands. [ + ]
Qld innovators solve digital problems
Innovators in Queensland have been invited by the state government to solve some of the digital problems affecting the world. [ + ]
SCCANZ welcomes City Partnerships proposal
A commitment from the Federal Opposition to introduce a City Partnerships program has been welcomed by the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ). [ + ]
ASEAN Smart Cities Network project plans
The action plans for each of the 25 cities participating in the ASEAN Smart Cities Network project have been released. [ + ]
GBCA launches Carbon Positive Roadmap
The roadmap outlines an ambitious set of targets and actions that will support the built environment's transition to net zero emissions by 2050. [ + ]
OGP Global Summit to be held next week
The 5th Open Government Partnership Global Summit will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 17–19 July. [ + ]
City of Sydney seeks new 'smart' street furniture
The City of Sydney is looking for a service provider to deliver new street furniture to the streets of Sydney. [ + ]
Government privacy code takes effect
The OAIC has published resources for public servants concerning the new Australian Government Agencies Privacy Code, which came into effect on Sunday. [ + ]
2019 Intelligent Community of the Year nominations open
Nominations are being invited for the 2019 Intelligent Community of the Year awards, with the theme being 'Infinite Learning'. [ + ]
Public sector Innovation Month begins
Innovation Month 2018 celebrates innovation and showcases agencies working together to deliver benefits to citizens, business and government. [ + ]
Tasmanians' details stolen in TEC breach
Contact details of around 4000 Tasmanians were stolen in a breach on a third-party supplier to the Tasmanian Electoral Commission. [ + ]
