Industry News
Sydney's Western Harbour Tunnel to be a tag-free toll road
For the first time in Australia, a video-based solution will match registration plates to toll accounts without any need for e-tags. [ + ]
ACMA releases latest five-year spectrum outlook
The ACMA has released its five-year spectrum outlook, providing an overview of what is likely to shape spectrum demand over the next five years. [ + ]
ACSC releases new guidance on bulletproof hosting providers
The ACSC has released new guidance on defence against potential cybercriminal activity enabled by bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers. [ + ]
DTA opens consultation on Digital Seller Underperformance Policy
The DTA has announced it is opening consultation with digital sellers and industry stakeholders on a proposed Digital Seller Underperformance Policy. [ + ]
Webinar: Turning data protection into a business advantage
Backup is no longer a safety net, but a strategic tool for risk reduction — and the organisations that bounce back fastest are the ones with the strongest recovery posture. [ + ]
DTA report reveals APS digital talent shortfall
A report released by the Digital Transformation Agency predicts that the Australian Public Service will need 8000 more tech workers by 2030. [ + ]
APS to receive mandatory AI training
The federal government says its AI Plan will give every public servant the confidence and access to use AI to drive productivity. [ + ]
NSW land-use planning platform receives funding boost
The NSW Government has announced it will invest a further $20 million in its Land iQ system. [ + ]
Department of Home Affairs launches new Citizen Ceremony Portal
Pegasystems has provided the technology to deliver enhanced, citizen-centric public services through a new citizenship ceremony portal. [ + ]
Cloudian teams with NVIDIA to enable sovereign AI
Cloudian has announced an integration with NVIDIA for its HyperScale AI Data Platform aimed at enabling the development of fully sovereign AI solutions. [ + ]
IT security governance still lacking for many NSW agencies: report
A recent audit report finds there are still significant deficiencies in IT controls and cybersecurity practices across major NSW government agencies. [ + ]
Victorian government agencies don’t know what servers they have: report
A Victorian Auditor-General’s report has called for improved IT asset management. [ + ]
Cisco devices still being exploited by BADCANDY since 2023
The ACSC has warned that cyber actors are still installing an implant dubbed 'BADCANDY' on Cisco IOS XE devices, despite the age of the vulnerability and the availability of a patch. [ + ]
Dynatrace enters partnership with ServiceNow
Dynatrace and ServiceNow have entered into a multi-year collaboration aimed at helping joint customers advance their autonomous IT operations. [ + ]
WA Government funds undersea mesh system to boost defence comms
Edith Cowan University and Proteus Maritime have been awarded a $200,000 grant to develop an undersea mesh system to transform defence communication. [ + ]
