Industry News
Data#3 wins government-wide Microsoft contract
The DTA has selected Data#3 as the sole provider of Microsoft licensing solutions to the federal government. [ + ]
DTA's one-stop hardware marketplace
The Digital Transformation Agency is working on a new marketplace to progressively replace the existing three hardware procurement panels. [ + ]
More education institutions sign up for GovDC
The University of New South Wales, University of New England and Catholic Education Network have chosen GovDC to be their primary data centre provider. [ + ]
Queensland passes facial biometrics bill
In time for the Commonwealth Games, Queensland has become the first state to allow police access to shared facial biometric services. [ + ]
BoM staff questioned over crypto mining
Two BoM employees are reportedly being investigated by the AFP over the potential misuse of government computing resources for cryptocurrency mining. [ + ]
Newcastle City Council to save with solar
A $6.5 million loan from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation will help build the Newcastle region's biggest solar farm. [ + ]
DTA offers insights into design process
Experts in the Australian and the UK governments' digital agencies have offered a window into their service design principles and processes. [ + ]
Adelaide's first Ten Gigabit buildings connected
The first CBD buildings have been connected to Adelaide's Ten Gigabit fibre-optic network, with up to 1000 more to come. [ + ]
Newcastle Council smartphone app makes car parking easier
A new smartphone app has been launched by Newcastle Council, making car parking more convenient. [ + ]
NZ adopts International Open Data Charter
The NZ government has signed up to the International Open Data Charter, which seeks to ensure non-sensitive data is open by default. [ + ]
ASG to provide cloud for Vic Justice dept
ASG Group and partner Macquarie Telecom have been contracted to jointly provide cloud hosting for the Victorian Department of Justice and Regulation. [ + ]
Government agencies making solid DX progress
Australian government departments and agencies are increasingly willing to collaborate with the Digital Transformation Agency on key initiatives, according to the agency's CEO. [ + ]
Applications for NSW Govt CeBIT stand close soon
Companies seeking a position on the NSW Government stand at CeBIT 2018 have until 5 March to apply. [ + ]
APS Data Fellow program now open
The Digital Transformation Agency is now taking applications from APS staff for a three-month data fellowship program with the CSIRO's Data61. [ + ]
Ipswich council to take part in Myriad 2018
Representatives of Ipswich City Council and local innovation hub Fire Station 101 will participate in the Advance Queensland Myriad Festival 2018 in May. [ + ]
