Industry News
Macquarie Government cleared to handle sensitive data
Macquarie Government has completed the accreditation process for the ASD's highest level of certification for public cloud services for government customers. [ + ]
Govt to invest $50m in cybersecurity CRC
The federal government and 25 industry, research and government partners will provide a total of $139 million for a new cooperative research centre on cybersecurity. [ + ]
Updated ABS app now available
The ABS Stats app has been updated for Android and iOS. [ + ]
ASIC launches data strategy
ASIC's new data strategy outlines completed and planned initiatives to improve the way the regulator captures, shares and uses data, including through the establishment of a chief data office. [ + ]
IP Australia automates with Pegasystems
Pega Robotic Automation has been adopted by IP Australia to improve its customer experience. [ + ]
War begins on cyber threats
The first Cyber War Games is being hosted by the federal government. [ + ]
DTA to manage data.gov.au and NationalMap
The Digital Transformation Agency will take over the management of the data.gov.au and NationalMap data platforms from PM&C. [ + ]
Victorian hospitals aim to prevent cyber attack
A new cybersecurity trial is being launched in Victorian hospitals, aimed at keeping them safe from hackers. [ + ]
Metro North adopts Nutanix cloud platform
Queensland's Metro North Hospital and Health Service has achieved cost savings and IT capacity improvements through the adoption of the Nutanix enterprise cloud platform. [ + ]
Nutanix hybrid cloud strategy adopted by Palmerston North
Palmerston North City Council is working with Nutanix to minimise its outage risk and develop a hybrid cloud strategy. [ + ]
NT developing Digital Territory Strategy
The NT Government is currently developing a five-year digital strategy with goals including bridging the digital divide, improving ICT skills and restoring trust in government. [ + ]
Smartrider ticketing system updated by WA Goverment
Transperth's cashless ticketing system, Smartrider, will be upgraded to improve security and make it more user-friendly. [ + ]
ACT goes with Chromebooks for schools
The ACT Government will supply free Chromebook devices to all ACT public high school and college students, beginning next year. [ + ]
Vic grants Civica $200m managed services deal
The Victorian government has awarded Civica a five-year, $200 million contract to provide managed services for the administration of the state's new centralised fines system. [ + ]
OAIC privacy videos for APS staff
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released a series of videos for government agencies to use during staff induction and training. [ + ]
