Industry News
Queensland Police rolls out mobility program
Queensland police officers will be able to respond faster to non-critical calls for service following the rollout of a mobile capability pilot program. [ + ]
Governments must embrace transformation: McKinsey
At a WA OGCIO Masterclass, McKinsey & Company's Martin Lundqvist said embracing digital will require governments to make widespread structural and technology changes. [ + ]
WA to implement video call health care in hospitals
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (PMH) and Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) are currently trialling new video call services to lower travel costs and provide convenience to patients. [ + ]
Govt to revamp Digital Transformation Office
The government has announced plans to transform the current Digital Transformation Office into the larger and more powerful Digital Transformation Agency. [ + ]
Brisbane engineers inspired by European transport planning
Engineers from Queensland have urged Brisbane to model its transport planning on European cities. [ + ]
Sydney Water awarded for pipe failure predictions
Sydney Water's Advanced Condition Assessment and Pipe Failure Prediction project is the winner of the International Water Associations (IWA) Project Innovation Award in Applied Research. [ + ]
Queensland launches digital environment report
The Queensland Government has launched an online state of the environment report that calls on more than 100 datasets. [ + ]
US formally blames Russia for email leaks
The US Department of Homeland Security said an investigation suggests that the Russian government is behind the recent DNC email leaks to Wikileaks and other sites. [ + ]
WA moves to online trades licensing
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce red tape, the Western Australian government has revealed plans to implement an online licensing system for more than 40 occupations. [ + ]
Tudge to lay out government's digital services agenda
Federal Minister for Human Services Alan Tudge will use next month's GovInnovate summit to detail the government's plans to use digital technologies to transform service delivery. [ + ]
NHS 24 IT system overhaul 73% over budget
Scotland's national telehealth organisation NHS 24 does not expect to complete its long-delayed IT systems overhaul until December 2017. [ + ]
Adelaide endorses 10 Gbps network plan
Adelaide City Council has voted to invite business cases for a project to transform the city into Australia's first 10-gigabit city. [ + ]
Tasmania opens Enterprize innovation hubs
Tasmania's two new Enterprize innovation hubs will be focused on fostering entrepreneurship and supporting promising start-ups. [ + ]
Horizon Power implements advanced electricity meters
New advanced electricity meters have been installed in the Pilbara for Horizon Power customers, replacing 47,000 old meters. [ + ]
WorkSafe Victoria using clickbait as a force for good
WorkSafe Victoria and creative agency Naked have developed a new awareness campaign designed to encourage young employees to speak up if they feel unsafe at work. [ + ]
