Industry News
NZ's EECA appoints new CEO
NSW Roads and Maritime Services network GM for motorways James Hay will take over as CEO of New Zealand's Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority early next year. [ + ]
DocuSign technology adopted by Waverley Council
DocuSign technology will be used by Waverley Council as part of its Digital Waverley program. [ + ]
City of Sydney adopts low-carbon energy production
City of Sydney employees are now working in an environment powered by a low-carbon trigeneration plant. [ + ]
Data#3 contracted for Queensland education
The Queensland Department of Education and Training (DET) has contracted Data#3 to supply technology to its schools. [ + ]
Archives boss wants more CIGOs
The Director-General of the National Archives has called on all Commonwealth agencies to establish chief information governance officer positions. [ + ]
Tudge to outline digital plans
Minister for Human Services, Alan Tudge, will use the GovInnovate Summit to outline the federal government's plans to transform service delivery. [ + ]
NZ$2m in loans for green energy projects
NZ's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority will provide low-cost, interest-free loans to public sector organisations looking to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. [ + ]
Service NSW app updates mobile features
The updated Service NSW app now enables customers to complete vehicle transactions on their mobiles. [ + ]
ABS engages Accenture for improved data collection
The ABS has undergone a $257m transformation, engaging Accenture to alter the way it collects, analyses and accesses statistics. [ + ]
Digital Marketplace beta users give positive feedback
Early adopters of the Digital Marketplace digital procurement portal have been impressed with the beta so far, according to the DTO. [ + ]
OAIC resolving 97% of privacy complaints within 12 months
During FY16, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) resolved 97% of privacy complaints and 87% of applications for FOI reviews within 12 months of receipt. [ + ]
Govt opens up Australian IT data
As part of its open data policy, the government has launched a cloud-based tool to provide anyone with access to Australia's intellectual data. [ + ]
Tech change creates jobs, says Minister
Despite the headlines about digital disruption and automation wiping out traditional jobs, Assistant Innovation Minister Craig Laundy said technological change creates new jobs and opportunities. [ + ]
Research infrastructure gets $5m boost
Three federally funded research infrastructure organisations will spend over $5m to help facilitate closer collaboration between Australian researchers. [ + ]
Australia ranks among world's Smart21 Communities
The world's Smart21 Communities of 2017 have been announced, with three Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) members making the list. [ + ]
