Industry News
Recipients for Smart Cities funding announced
Grant recipients for the federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs program have been announced. [ + ]
IP Australia's trademark search tool receives award
IP Australia has received an award for its innovative Australian trademark search tool. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
