Industry News
More Centrelink phone operators deployed
An additional 1000 operators will be employed in Centrelink's call centre, to help deal with large call volumes. [ + ]
US state CIOs want new IT operating model
The US National Association of State CIOs has published a research note on the need for a new operating model for delivering IT services for government. [ + ]
Accenture partners with SCCANZ
Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) has expanded its network, with Accenture signing on as an associate partner. [ + ]
SCCANZ to launch Smart Cities Readiness Challenge
Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) will next week launch the first Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge outside of North America. [ + ]
National Smart Cities Awards categories revealed
The jury and award categories have now been announced for the National Smart Cities Awards Program. [ + ]
NT boosts cybercrime defence
A $1.5 million investment in cybersecurity capability has been made by the NT Government as part of its 2018 Budget. [ + ]
North American smart cities recognised
The winners of the IDC Smart Cities North America Awards have now been announced. [ + ]
Victorian courts issue EOI call for CMS
A new case management system is needed to deal with 350,000 cases per year in the state's magistrates' and children's courts. [ + ]
Orange Cyberdefense chosen by CERT NZ
CERT NZ has selected Orange Business Services to help manage cybersecurity risks. [ + ]
Adelaide holds Smart Cities Summit
Smart city initiatives have been showcased and future plans discussed at the Smart Cities Summit in Adelaide. [ + ]
Electrix to manage Canberra's streetlight network
The ACT Government has handed Electrix a seven-year contract to upgrade and maintain Canberra's streetlight network. [ + ]
City of Adelaide recognised for online economic tool
The council's Economic Insights Dashboard was awarded at the 17th Annual Local Government Professionals Australia, SA Leadership Excellence Awards. [ + ]
Vic commits $1m to closing regional digital divide
Victoria's regional partnerships have been granted a combined $1m to help draw up plans for improving their regions' digital infrastructure. [ + ]
Qld TMR goes paperless
The rollout of paperless applications will see paper forms rendered obsolete for some government transactions in Queensland. [ + ]
Smart city comms networks market booming
Navigant Research expects the global smart city communications networks market to reach US$5.8bn this year and US$13.4bn in 2027. [ + ]
