The US National Association of State CIOs wants the US Government to unify and simplify security regulations to help states optimise their IT operations. [ + ]

Leidos Australia will provide ICT professional services to assist in specific work packages under the DHS visa reform initiative. [ + ]

Data usage has doubled since Port Pirie Regional Council launched its free public Wi-Fi 12 months ago. [ + ]

The federal government is funding CCTV camera upgrades for the Burnie region. [ + ]

The NSW Government has signed three new collective bargaining procurement agreements with Microsoft, Salesforce and eight telcos. [ + ]

Three NZ Government agencies have adopted TechnologyOne's Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) software as a service (SaaS) solution. [ + ]

The Digital Transformation Agency has opened applications for the latest three-month data fellowship program at the CSIRO's Data61. [ + ]

The City of Logan has just signed an innovation deal with Canada, making it one of only two councils in Australia to do so. [ + ]

The LGAQ's CEO, Greg Hallam, wants Canberra to restore financial assistance grants funding to 1% to help councils meet growing demands. [ + ]

A commitment from the Federal Opposition to introduce a City Partnerships program has been welcomed by the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ). [ + ]

Innovators in Queensland have been invited by the state government to solve some of the digital problems affecting the world. [ + ]

The roadmap outlines an ambitious set of targets and actions that will support the built environment's transition to net zero emissions by 2050. [ + ]

The action plans for each of the 25 cities participating in the ASEAN Smart Cities Network project have been released. [ + ]

The City of Sydney is looking for a service provider to deliver new street furniture to the streets of Sydney. [ + ]

The 5th Open Government Partnership Global Summit will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 17–19 July. [ + ]