Industry News
Service NSW launches Digital ID pilot
The NSW Government’s Digital ID system has reached the pilot stage, and is being offered to residents participating in the state’s toll rebate scheme. [ + ]
Cybersecurity in federal agencies improving but more work needed: ACSC
The Australian Cyber Security Centre reports that progress is ongoing to improve the Australian Government’s cyber resilience. [ + ]
Motorola law enforcement tech gets FedRAMP High authorisation
Secure body-worn assistant approved to handle sensitive government data. [ + ]
Review supports retention of Single Seller Arrangements
An independent review into the Single Seller Arrangements has found they continue to deliver significant value for money for the Australian Government. [ + ]
NSW announces framework to strengthen AI oversight
The NSW Government's Artificial Intelligence Assessment Framework aims to give agencies clearer guidance, stronger safeguards and more efficient assessments of AI systems. [ + ]
Victoria wants to be the nation’s AI capital
Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson launched the Government’s AI Mission Statement on Friday. [ + ]
NSW Government announces a new cybersecurity strategy
The NSW Government says that its new Cyber Security Strategy boosts the state's cyber readiness and is designed to be more responsive. [ + ]
Melton City Council goes live with cloud ERP
Melton City Council and TechnologyOne have achieved a major milestone, going live with phase one of the SaaS+ OneCouncil project. [ + ]
SentinelOne, Arete launch public sector security solution
SentinelOne and Arete's joint solution is aimed at helping government and public sector entities comply with data sovereignty and security regulations. [ + ]
APS disclosure of automated decision-making could be improved: OAIC
The Australian Information Commissioner has highlighted the need for improved transparency and integrity for government agencies in automated decision-making. [ + ]
DroneShield added to Defence counter-drone panel
Sydney-based counter-drone company DroneShield has been selected to join Defence's Project LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 procurement panel. [ + ]
Australia earns top 5 spot in digital transformation
Australia has been ranked by the World Bank in the top five globally for embracing technology in government. [ + ]
Atturra signs reseller agreement with Comtrac
Atturra has partnered with Brisbane-based Comtrac to provide AI-powered investigations technology to all levels of Australian government. [ + ]
Most Australians support AI in Triple Zero responses
Research commissioned by Motorola Solutions has identified support from residents in Australia and New Zealand for modernising emergency services hotlines. [ + ]
Lifting sovereign defence spend could add billions to GDP
Even a small increase in the proportion of defence procurement budget going to Australian primes could lead to a large economic benefit, a report has found. [ + ]
