Industry News
Digital Transformation Agency formally established
The federal Digital Transformation Office has completed the transition to the Digital Transformation Agency. [ + ]
DocuSign technology adopted by Waverley Council
DocuSign technology will be used by Waverley Council as part of its Digital Waverley program. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Service NSW app updates mobile features
The updated Service NSW app now enables customers to complete vehicle transactions on their mobiles. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Data#3 contracted for Queensland education
The Queensland Department of Education and Training (DET) has contracted Data#3 to supply technology to its schools. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Research infrastructure gets $5m boost
Three federally funded research infrastructure organisations will spend over $5m to help facilitate closer collaboration between Australian researchers. [ + ]
