Industry News
Perth’s new rail network control centre ready for operations
The new control centre, which covers roughly 1000 m2, will be responsible for round-the-clock monitoring of Perth’s rail network. [ + ]
NSW testing new Digital Photo Card
The NSW Government has announced that Digital Photo Card holders will be given access to an upgraded digital identity document from this month. [ + ]
Sunshine Coast Council deploys AI avatar for customer service
The Sunshine Coast Council is testing artificial intelligent (AI) avatar technology to support existing council services. [ + ]
Queensland transitions to new digital identity system
The Queensland Government has completed a transition to a new citizen digital ID system replacing the former QGov system. [ + ]
Adobe Acrobat Sign completes IRAP assessment
Adobe says its Acrobat Sign is a cloud-based solution that enables end-to-end digital experiences across all types of signing workflows. [ + ]
DTA releases Major Digital Projects Report 2025
The Digital Transformation Agency has published its annual report on major digital projects with 110 projects aiming to deliver benefits for Australians. [ + ]
WA Government signs MOU with General Dynamics
The Government of Western Australia has signed an MOU with one of the largest US defence contractors to help local businesses enter the AUKUS supply chain. [ + ]
Australia under attack as higher cyber threat activity observed: report
Armis warns that AI is supercharging the cyberwarfare threat amid heightened geopolitical tensions. [ + ]
Dynatrace secures IRAP certification for Azure-based platform
Dynatrace has received IRAP certification for its Dynatrace SaaS on Microsoft Azure observability, automation and application security platform. [ + ]
ACSC issues alert about 'fast flux' threat
Fast flux is a domain-based technique used by malicious cyber actors, characterised by rapidly changing the DNS records associated with a single domain. [ + ]
AI smart cameras to improve road safety in SA
The South Australian Government is trialling AI technology in the traffic network to help combat collisions and drive down traffic jams. [ + ]
Testing begins on Sydney’s Southwest Metro
Testing of Sydney’s Southwest Metro line began last Thursday, marking the first time a metro train has operated on the former T3 Bankstown line. [ + ]
Databricks to equip NSW public servants with AI skills
Databricks is collaborating with the NSW Government to upskill at least 100 public sector workers from the state with data and AI competencies. [ + ]
SA Government advances transport decarbonisation
The South Australian Government has announced it has ordered 60 full battery electric buses. [ + ]
NSW Government launches in-house expert network
The launch of the Expert Advisory Network continues the NSW Government’s efforts to rein in consultant costs. [ + ]
