Industry News
3D video features Newcastle's smart city upgrades
Residents can take a virtual trip along the streets of Beresfield, with the Newcastle City Council releasing a 3D video featuring the town's upgrades. [ + ]
TechnologyOne and Noosa Shire Council SaaS deal renewed
Noosa Shire Council and TechnologyOne have continued their deal for a further eight years, to implement a multimillion-dollar software as a service (SaaS) solution. [ + ]
IT project budgets fall off the rails
The upgrade of Transport for NSW's IT systems as well as the federal DHS's child services system overhaul are reportedly facing cost and time blowouts. [ + ]
Technological excellence recognised at MAV Awards
The International MAV Technology Conference and Awards for Technology Excellence have now concluded in Geelong. [ + ]
Future Smart Cities grant awarded to Green Frog Systems
The SA-based company, which specialises in commercial solar lighting and energy storage systems, was honoured in a list of applicants to be offered funding by the federal government. [ + ]
Committee to explore Wollongong's future
A public hearing in Wollongong will be exploring the city's transformation to a knowledge-based economy and the lessons it can teach other regional centres. [ + ]
ASCA conference speaker line-up expanded
Acclaimed smart city expert Anna Grau has been added to the line-up of speakers for the Australian Smart Communities Conference in May. [ + ]
Interoperability key for smart cities: Standards Australia
Standards Australia is addressing a standing committee to discuss the government's role in fostering a sound, interoperable digital infrastructure. [ + ]
Austrade awards $1.6m network contract
Correct Communications will supply equipment, maintenance and support related to the agency's networking requirements. [ + ]
Palaszczuk lays down law on ministerial emails
Queensland's Premier has banned ministers from using private email accounts for ministerial business. [ + ]
Canberra's $44m biometric capability boost
Unisys Australia has been awarded a contract to implement a new Enterprise Biometric Identification Services system. [ + ]
First My Health Record connected town
All key healthcare providers and 50% of the populace in Berrigan are connected and using My Health Record. [ + ]
Success for Vic emergency services sharing platform
EM-Share, the lessons management system for Victoria's emergency services management ecosystem, has been used to record 1000 observations since launching in October. [ + ]
Platforms for Open Data program taking new applicants
APS staff will have until March 30 to apply for the next round of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet's Platforms for Open Data program. [ + ]
Mitcham taps TechnologyOne to boost user experience
South Australia's City of Mitcham has deployed a new enterprise solution from TechnologyOne aimed at improving the customer experience and increasing organisational efficiency. [ + ]
