Industry News
ASIC launches data strategy
ASIC's new data strategy outlines completed and planned initiatives to improve the way the regulator captures, shares and uses data, including through the establishment of a chief data office. [ + ]
War begins on cyber threats
The first Cyber War Games is being hosted by the federal government. [ + ]
DTA to manage data.gov.au and NationalMap
The Digital Transformation Agency will take over the management of the data.gov.au and NationalMap data platforms from PM&C. [ + ]
Victorian hospitals aim to prevent cyber attack
A new cybersecurity trial is being launched in Victorian hospitals, aimed at keeping them safe from hackers. [ + ]
Metro North adopts Nutanix cloud platform
Queensland's Metro North Hospital and Health Service has achieved cost savings and IT capacity improvements through the adoption of the Nutanix enterprise cloud platform. [ + ]
Nutanix hybrid cloud strategy adopted by Palmerston North
Palmerston North City Council is working with Nutanix to minimise its outage risk and develop a hybrid cloud strategy. [ + ]
NT developing Digital Territory Strategy
The NT Government is currently developing a five-year digital strategy with goals including bridging the digital divide, improving ICT skills and restoring trust in government. [ + ]
Smartrider ticketing system updated by WA Goverment
Transperth's cashless ticketing system, Smartrider, will be upgraded to improve security and make it more user-friendly. [ + ]
ACT goes with Chromebooks for schools
The ACT Government will supply free Chromebook devices to all ACT public high school and college students, beginning next year. [ + ]
Vic grants Civica $200m managed services deal
The Victorian government has awarded Civica a five-year, $200 million contract to provide managed services for the administration of the state's new centralised fines system. [ + ]
OAIC privacy videos for APS staff
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released a series of videos for government agencies to use during staff induction and training. [ + ]
NZ patient portal uptake booms
The number of New Zealanders signing up for a patient portal at their general practice has more than doubled over the last year. [ + ]
DHS revamps website to boost usability
The Department of Human Services worked in consultation with the Digital Transformation Agency to develop and launch a revamped website with a range of usability improvements. [ + ]
LiDAR 3D mapping conducted in Northland
3D aerial mapping conducted in Northland will attract up to $800,000 in funding from the New Zealand government. [ + ]
Security start-ups take part in GovPitch
The government's first GovPitch session allowed homegrown cybersecurity start-ups to pitch their ideas to APS decision-makers. [ + ]