Industry News
Accessible emergency comms in focus at EMPA event
Making emergency information available for everyone was the focus of the recent Emergency Media and Public Affairs (EMPA) conference in Wellington. [ + ]
Australian Privacy Commissioner named
The role of Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner has been filled by Angelene Falk. [ + ]
Wellington Regional Council overhauling ERP
New Zealand's Greater Wellington Regional Council has contracted Unit4, Agilyx and Accela to replace the council's finance, HR and payroll systems. [ + ]
Aus Defence moves contact centres to Avaya
The Australian Department of Defence will transition its contact centres to Avaya, under a five-year contract. [ + ]
New Zealand's DIA launches identity app
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs is using a secure onboarding mobile app that lets users prove their identity by taking a selfie. [ + ]
US Senate urged to pass security reforms
The US House Homeland Security Committee has urged the Senate to pass reforms that would establish a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. [ + ]
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Log in to stream content from our latest events, including the Women Leaders and Contact Centres series and the Australian Security Summit. [ + ]
Optus Business wins $6m deal with Health
Optus Business has secured a three-year contract to provide a range of communications products and services to the Department of Health. [ + ]
Don't miss the Public Sector Cyber Security Roadshow
If you're involved in cybersecurity and defence, you mustn't miss the Public Sector Cyber Security Roadshow in September. Quote 'GTR50' to get a 50% discount! [ + ]
Register now! NSW Government Digital Marketplace event
Don't miss the NSW Government Digital Marketplace conference and exhibition, one of the largest meetings of public and private ICT leaders in Australia. [ + ]
SCCANZ hails smart city milestone
The Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand is "ready to embrace" the ISO's newly updated smart city guidelines. [ + ]
Logan City Council wins national business award
Logan City Council has won the 2018 Australian Business Award for Business Excellence for five customer experience transformation initiatives. [ + ]
Interim National Data Commissioner appointed
APS veteran Deborah Anton will lead development of a new whole-of-government data sharing and release framework as the interim National Data Commissioner. [ + ]
City of Perth going SaaS
The City of Perth will replace its legacy on-premise systems with the software-as-a-service based OneCouncil solution from Brisbane's TechnologyOne. [ + ]
NZ close to launching govt Marketplace
Following successful testing with agencies and suppliers, the New Zealand government is preparing to launch its new ICT procurement platform Marketplace. [ + ]
