Industry News
Defence and Accenture partner on cloud codification
The Department of Defence has enlisted Accenture to help with the delivery of a new cloud-based NATO supply codification system. [ + ]
Citizens poorly informed of smart city initiatives
A survey of citizens in 20 APAC cities including Melbourne found that while citizens can see the potential benefits of smart city initiatives, nearly half believe that current projects are not useful to them. [ + ]
DTA making progress with Performance Dashboard
The Digital Transformation Agency has become the first agency to publish its cost per transaction on the agency's Performance Dashboard, the new tool for monitoring government digital service efficiency. [ + ]
CSIRO lab to test urban living opens in Sydney
The CSIRO and Celestino have opened an operational urban living lab at the Sydney Science Park. [ + ]
Rosetta to manage digital assets at State Library Victoria
State Library Victoria will implement the Ex Libris Rosetta digital preservation system to manage its digital resources. [ + ]
NZ public sector moves to the cloud
A pan-government agreement has been arranged between the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). [ + ]
Litterers the target of new SA app
A new smartphone app has been deployed that enables SA residents to more easily report littering. [ + ]
Drones used for NT mines remediation
The inspection of legacy mine sites in the Northern Territory is now being carried out by drone technology. [ + ]
Govt seeks smart cities tips from Netherlands, UK
Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor will visit the Netherlands and UK to help bring smart city approaches developed in the two nations to Australia. [ + ]
LGA updates My Local Services app
The My Local Services App has received an update from the LGA, which will provide more flexibility for reports. [ + ]
Queensland to launch new ICT strategy
The Queensland Government will this year release a new ICT strategy aimed at helping the government maximise the benefits of digital technology and making it easier for local start-ups to do business with government. [ + ]
Connecting NZ's government and industry
The second annual NZTech Advance Government and Technology Summit will help New Zealand become a stronger digital nation, said NZTech's Graeme Muller. [ + ]
Information improvements for VicEmergency app
The VicEmergency app has been updated to include new features, altering the way the public will receive certain information. [ + ]
UK's Digital Marketplace now lists over 3300 suppliers
The UK's Digital Marketplace, the procurement portal that forms the basis for the Australian version, is now open to over 36,000 organisations. [ + ]
Nominations begin for local government awards
The National Awards for Local Government are now open for submissions. [ + ]
