Industry News
NSW Police using Mark43 tech for IPSOS system
The NSW Police Force has selected cloud-based public safety software company Mark43 to provide components of its planned IPSOS IT system. [ + ]
Leonardo, DEWC partner to offer cybersecurity courses in Aus
Leonardo, in collaboration with DEWC, is set to provide a range of cybersecurity courses in Australia, for military audiences as well as the general public. [ + ]
Digital platform launched to upload vaccination data to MHR
The Australian Digital Health Agency has launched a digital platform to help healthcare providers report vaccination data to the Australian Immunisation Register. [ + ]
DTA unveils Microsoft 365 training courses for govt employees
With the launch of five new courses, government employees now have the opportunity to hone their cloud and Microsoft 365 skills. [ + ]
OAIC selects archTIS as latest government client
archTIS has signed a contract to supply its Kojensi SaaS platform to the OAIC, enabling government agencies to share information while meeting security requirements. [ + ]
Public voting open for 2021 IDC SCAPA finalists
IDC has opened public voting for the 2021 Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA), after selecting 70 projects as finalists. [ + ]
New Zealand to join Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
The New Zealand Government has announced that it will join the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, otherwise known as the Budapest Convention. [ + ]
NT tests drones to deliver medical supplies to remote communities
A new trial in the Northern Territory will see custom-made drones with a flying range of 250 km delivering life-saving medicine to remote communities. [ + ]
SA Water to harness innovation at Lot Fourteen
SA Water, in partnership with the Stone & Chalk start-up hub at Lot Fourteen, will use innovative technologies to deliver water services across the state. [ + ]
Defence publishes AI ethics technical paper
The Defence Science and Technology Group has outlined a methodology for AI project managers and teams to manage ethical risks of the use of AI in Defence. [ + ]
New Defence security guide to boost industry security
The Australian Government and the Australian Defence industry have released a guide to help small businesses improve their security practices and win Defence work. [ + ]
Remote work the new normal for customer service workforce?
70% of customer service and support employees would prefer to continue working from home after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Gartner, Inc. [ + ]
Australian government IT spending to grow 6.2% in 2021
Gartner expects Australian government sector IT spending to grow by 6.2% in 2021 to $13.26bn as a result of continued investment in digital programs. [ + ]
Smart traffic management to save cities $277 billion by 2025
Smart traffic management systems are predicted to save cities $277 billion by 2025, by reducing emissions and congestion through the use of smart intersections. [ + ]
Report calls for personalisation in government services
A study by Adobe and Deloitte has found that 76% of Australians are more likely to use government websites if they are personalised. [ + ]