Industry News
Improved usage for Dept Human Services website
An upgrade to the Department of Human Services website has attracted a 7% increase in traffic, according to initial analysis. [ + ]
Global trademark database developed by IP Australia
An internationally linked trademark database called TMlink is currently being developed by IP Australia, Swinburne University of Technology and the University of Melbourne. [ + ]
Step forward with automated vehicle reforms
Two key automated vehicles reforms have been approved by transport ministers. [ + ]
More smart city grants announced
Smart parking projects in Moreton Bay and Geelong are the next beneficiaries of the federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs program. [ + ]
NZ to establish government CTO
New Zealand's new government has outlined its digital priorities, including establishing a government CTO and closing the nation's digital divide by 2020. [ + ]
Interoperable smart solutions for cities developed by ETSI
A 'City Digital Profile' for smart cities has been created by ETSI. [ + ]
Govt agencies will soon need privacy officers
Under a new code due to take effect mid-next year, Australian government agencies will need to appoint both a privacy officer and privacy champion and develop a tailored privacy management plan. [ + ]
New Vic fines system faces further delay
The Victorian Government has introduced an amendment that would delay the implementation of the state's new VIEW fines management system until the end of May next year. [ + ]
DTA taps Vault Systems to host Govpass
ASD-certified cloud service provider Vault Systems has secured the deal to host the Govpass unified digital identity platform under development at the Digital Transformation Agency. [ + ]
nbn co to expedite launch of enterprise Ethernet
nbn co has announced new initiatives aimed at improving the quality of service retail service provider customers can offer to government and enterprise end users. [ + ]
NAA Digital Excellence awards open for application
Commonwealth agencies have been invited to submit applications for the National Archives of Australia 2018 Awards for Digital Excellence. [ + ]
DIIS picks TechnologyOne for shared services project
TechnologyOne has secured a $7m contract to provide its SaaS suite as a shared services hub for the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science and its sub agencies. [ + ]
NSW DoJ building single ITSM portal
ServiceNow is providing the platform for a new NSW Department of Justice initiative to consolidate IT management for 12 sub-agencies. [ + ]
Fix My Street portal updated for easier government services
The Canberran 'Fix My Street' portal has been enhanced with updated services, making it easier for people to access information about government services. [ + ]
Committee rubbishes agencies' security compliance
Australian Government departments and agencies still have much to do to ensure compliance with the government's cybersecurity threat mitigation strategies, a joint committee has found. [ + ]
