Industry News
Govpass beta explained in new video
A new video demonstrating the beta for a Govpass digital ID has been made available by the federal government. [ + ]
NSW taps Data Republic for data marketplace
The NSW Government will use Data Republic's Senate platform to enable secure information sharing through a planned new data marketplace. [ + ]
Australian borders protected by Unisys technology
Critical Australian immigration systems will now be managed by Unisys, after the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) signed a three-year contract with the company. [ + ]
Canberra's new 'strategic' SAP deal
A new 'strategic arrangement' with SAP Australia aims simplify the federal government's IT procurement and achieve significant cost savings. [ + ]
Claiming made easier with new digital assistants
The Department of Human Services has introduced new digital assistants on its website so that people do not need to call to complete their claims. [ + ]
LGAQ annual conference starts next week
The 121st Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference will be held from 16–18 October. [ + ]
WA urged to develop WoG data linkage policy
An expert panel has advised the government to implement reforms to its data linkage processes in the short term, and work towards a whole-of-government approach in the long term. [ + ]
VicRoads digital workspace created by Unisys
VicRoads and Unisys will work together to create a hybrid cloud-based digital workspace for VicRoad's 3500-strong workforce. [ + ]
OAIC wins international privacy awards
Its 2015 Ashley Madison data breach investigation has seen the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner jointly win two prestigious awards. [ + ]
My Health Record obligations made clearer
The federal government's My Health Record now has accompanying resources to help healthcare providers understand their obligations. [ + ]
Digital support for mental health now available
A new mental health gateway has just been launched by the federal government. [ + ]
Govt funds improved data connectivity in regional NSW
Poor mobile and slow internet coverage are two of the biggest issues faced by people living in regional and remote NSW. [ + ]
WA shire using Whispir to engage with community
The Shire of Kellerberrin in Western Australia is using the Whispir cloud communications platform to better engage its constituents and contractors. [ + ]
Central Coast black spots to be covered
The federal and NSW Governments are jointly funding a $16m project to improve mobile coverage for commuters on the Central Coast rail line between Wyong and Hornsby. [ + ]
DTA's Women in IT coaching program starts soon
The Digital Transformation Agency is taking nominations for its 2018 Women in IT EL1 coaching program for female executive level 1 APS staff. [ + ]
