New Zealand's new dedicated computer emergency response team (CERT) will act as the centrepiece of the nation's cybersecurity architecture. [ + ]

The convenience of telehealth is making consultations easier for patients in the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. [ + ]

When weighing whether to build or buy IT, government departments should consider whether the use of open source software changes the equation, US Social Security Administration CIO Rob Klopp said. [ + ]

Queensland scientists have developed an online map designed to help assess and aid in recovery efforts for agricultural land damaged by Cyclone Debbie. [ + ]

A consortium consisting of Motorola Solutions Australia, Optus and CompNow will supply over 10,000 iPhones and iPads, as well as managed mobility services, to Victoria Police. [ + ]

Technology experts have recommended that the US government require the Defense Department to comply with the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA). [ + ]

South Australia's Local Governments Association is encouraging the state's councils to move to LED street lighting, and to own and manage the assets themselves rather than contracting with SA Power Networks. [ + ]

NZ's Customs Service and Ministry for Primary Industries have put the finishing touches on the nation's Trade Single Window one-stop import and export management portal. [ + ]

Assistant Minister for Cities Angus Taylor has detailed the government's various smart city related initiatives, which have the common goal of fostering collaboration between all levels of government and the private sector. [ + ]

Four start-up businesses have been selected as finalists in the AUSTRAC-ACIC Business Research and Initiative program. [ + ]

The Location Information Knowledge Platform brings together spatial data from both federal and state government agencies. [ + ]

A five-year agreement has been established between Queensland Health and the CSIRO, which will extend the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC). [ + ]

Intelligent Community Forum founder John G Jung has visited the City of Prospect in Adelaide — a five times forum-accredited smart city — to share his intelligent communities vision. [ + ]

An online community portal will be launched under a partnership between Civica and the City of Rockingham in Western Australia. [ + ]

The UK's National Audit Office has found that the Government Digital Service has had mixed success with its mission of driving digital transformation across government. [ + ]