Industry News
PHAA wants regulations on automated junk food delivery
The Public Health Association of Australia is urging policymakers to step in to mitigate the potential harms involved with autonomous junk food deliveries. [ + ]
UniSA helping to protect Defence against bio threats
UniSA is leading a project involving exploring the potential of consumer wearable devices to protect defence personnel against biological and chemical threats. [ + ]
Tasmanian agencies transition to new comms network
Eight Tasmanian response agencies will transition to the Tasmanian Government Radio Network (TasGRN) in July. [ + ]
Transdev's cloud-first approach
Public transportation network operator Transdev is employing a cloud-first approach to manage technological obsolescence. [ + ]
AI helping to track climate patterns
New research by Monash University is using social media data gathered over a 10-year period to better understand environmental events. [ + ]
Local virtual data centre to boost data sovereignty
Deployment of a new local virtual data centre will help government agencies and organisations comply with data sovereignty requirements. [ + ]
ACT Govt confirms security breach
The ACT Government has confirmed it is responding to a security breach. [ + ]
Kinetic IT lands $50m ATO contract
The ATO has selected Kinetic IT as its lead enterprise service management partner. [ + ]
AIIA urges industry and government collaboration on AI
The AIIA is urging the federal government to collaborate with industry to take a responsible and effective regulatory approach to AI. [ + ]
Acer ANZ lands Queensland DoE contract
Acer ANZ willy supply 12,000 notebooks to Queensland teachers under the Computers for Teachers program. [ + ]
Bodyworn video helps deliver rescue and emergency services
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand Search and Rescue is using Motorola Solutions' technologies to deliver rescue and emergency services throughout New Zealand. [ + ]
Gartner forecasts govt IT spending to grow 8.4%
Gartner says local government spending will follow global trends and reach almost AU$17 billion this year. [ + ]
Industry calls for govt leadership in tough economic times
Escalating operating costs have been flagged as the key challenge this year for Australian business leaders, according to data from a new research report. [ + ]
Riverina council tech upgrade to deliver for community
Edward River Council in NSW's Riverina region is delivering a better customer experience and working more efficiently, thanks to a tech upgrade. [ + ]
NZ game development rebate welcomed
The New Zealand Game Developers Association has welcomed the government's budget decision to support the sector. [ + ]