Industry News
Gartner flags 2023's top 10 government tech trends
Gartner has flagged the top 10 government technology trends for 2023, which will guide public sector leaders as they prepare for post-digital government. [ + ]
SmartSat commits $1m to NSW space technology projects
The technology will be tested in space as payloads on the Waratah Seed WS-1 — Australia's first space qualification-focused ride-share mission, later in 2023. [ + ]
ACT Govt launches program to boost cyber workforce
The ACT Government and FifthDomain are engaged in a federal government-supported program to improve and expand the ACT's cybersecurity talent base. [ + ]
NSW's Berrigan Shire Council deploying solar tech
Berrigan Shire Council is deploying modular solar poles designed by PowerStack to power lighting, security and communications for key sites across the shire. [ + ]
Victor Dominello awarded honorary ACS Fellowship
Former NSW Minister for Innovation Victor Dominello has been awarded an honorary ACS Fellowship for his accomplishments as part of the prior government. [ + ]
QLD Govt to help fund VR training lab for resources sector
A newly opened virtual reality training lab in Queensland will help upskill workers for future industry needs without compromising their safety. [ + ]
LED streetlighting change to deliver $3.2m saving
A program to replace inefficient lamps with energy-saving LED streetlighting across seven Western Sydney councils is expected to deliver significant savings. [ + ]
Delivering ERP for the City of Salisbury
South Australian LGA the City of Salisbury has selected the ReadyTech enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to drive its digital transformation. [ + ]
MATTR lands NSW Digital ID project
The NSW Digital ID and Verifiable Credentials program will be supported by MATTR's digital trust platform solutions, MATTR VII and MATTR Pi. [ + ]
UiPath partners with Amelia for AI service desks
UiPath and Amelia have arranged to combine their technological capabilities to create an AI-powered service desk capable of reimagining employee experiences. [ + ]
New deal set to triple local drone production
Local drone manufacturer Carbonix will triple production over the next year, thanks to a new contract with Quickstep Holdings. [ + ]
Australia's public sector vulnerable to attacks
A global survey has found 41% of public sector respondents recognise that their employers have blind spots in their protection, leaving them vulnerable. [ + ]
On country digital service centre celebrates anniversary
The first First Nations Call Centre and digital service centre to operate in a remote Indigenous community has celebrated its first birthday in Cherbourg. [ + ]
Using AI to detect impaired drivers
Road safety tech company Acusensus is developing a screening tool to measure the attentiveness, reaction time, control and impairment level of drivers. [ + ]
Service NSW digital age verification pilot announced
A new arrangement between Mastercard, Service NSW and online liquor vendor Tipple will allow consumers to securely verify their age when purchasing online. [ + ]
