Industry News
Consumer-centred digital health on the horizon
The Australian Digital Health Agency and Consumers Health Forum of Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding to ensure that digital health solutions are consumer centred. [ + ]
BCC settles dispute with TechnologyOne
Brisbane City Council and TechnologyOne have reached a settlement over the cancellation of a $122m services contract with the company. [ + ]
Nominations now open for 2018 digital excellence awards
Digital excellence within the government will be recognised at the National Archives of Australia 2018 Awards for Digital Excellence, with nominations now open. [ + ]
ACT taps Electrix for smart streetlights
Electrix has been given an end-to-end streetlight contract, while Wellington has picked Telensa to deploy an intelligent streetlighting system. [ + ]
GovDC program sees update of Unanderra Data Centre
The Unanderra Data Centre has just been expanded due to growing demand. [ + ]
Unisys provides cloud-based ERS for Ministry of Education
The New Zealand Ministry of Education has selected Unisys to develop its cloud-based education resourcing management system (ERS). [ + ]
Delos Delta joins Smart Cities Council
Canberra-based management consulting company and smart city expert Delos Delta has joined the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ). [ + ]
War Memorial to develop AR war stories
The Australian War Memorial will work with Leidos Australia to develop a series of augmented reality 360-degree video experiences based on large vehicles and components in the national collection. [ + ]
Recipients for Smart Cities funding announced
Grant recipients for the federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs program have been announced. [ + ]
My Health Record passes 5.3m registered users
The My Health Record system now has more than 5.3m registered users and is on track to go nationwide once it transitions from an opt-in to an opt-out method next year. [ + ]
IP Australia's trademark search tool receives award
IP Australia has received an award for its innovative Australian trademark search tool. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Step forward with automated vehicle reforms
Two key automated vehicles reforms have been approved by transport ministers. [ + ]
