Industry News
First Australian Smart Cities Awards Program launched
A Smart Cities Awards Program has been announced by the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ). [ + ]
Microsoft to launch two cloud regions for Aust govt
Microsoft has teamed up with Canberra Data Centres to launch two new hyperscale cloud regions in the city for use by the government. [ + ]
Open location data gets thumbs up
A survey into use of the Geocoded National Address File dataset has found that making the data publicly available has improved adoption, and that users of the data are satisfied. [ + ]
The fight for improved telecommunications in the Top End
The Northern Territory requires better telecommunications and tourism infrastructure, according to the government. [ + ]
Councils surveyed about communications plans
The Department of Communications is examining telecommunications services in new real estate developments, in response to complaints from members of the public. [ + ]
Attend SAFETYconnect to learn more about workplace safety
If you would like to know more about workplace health and safety, you should attend the SAFETYconnect event at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney this month. [ + ]
Blood Service has stemmed privacy risks
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service responded well in the aftermath of last year's privacy breach exposing the personal records of over 550,000 donors, information commissioner Timothy Pilgrim said. [ + ]
ASIC renews Nuix software partnership
The partnership between ASIC and Nuix has been extended. [ + ]
Smart Cities program exceeds expectations
The federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs Program has already received more than 170 applications. [ + ]
DTA to place 250 digital staff in govt agencies
The Digital Transformation Agency will place 250 entry-level digital staff in government agencies as part of its 2018 ICT Entry-Level apprenticeship and cadetship programs. [ + ]
HealthOne electronic health system offers better patient outcomes
New Zealand's electronic health records system has been expanded, enabling most South Island patient records to be accessed on the same system. [ + ]
My Health Record pilot for emergency rooms
The Australian Digital Health Agency has launched a two-year pilot that will see emergency department clinicians provided with valuable initial health information on patients via the My Health Record system. [ + ]
Public sector awarded for tech innovation
The winners of the 2017 Public Sector Innovation Awards have been announced. [ + ]
Twitter Day held again for local government
Local Government Twitter Day will be taking place again this year on 1 August. [ + ]
Adelaide mayor named Aussie GSC3 ambassador
Adelaide Lord Mayor Martin Haese will act as Australia's ambassador to the Global Smart City and Community Coalition, representing the eight Australian member cities. [ + ]
