Industry News
Digital transformation a top priority for local government CEOs
Digital transformation was the highest-ranking priority for local government leaders across Australia in a post-COVID world, according to a survey by Davidson. [ + ]
More than 45,000 council workers eligible for paid vaccination leave
More than 45,000 council staff across NSW can take special vaccination leave to get the COVID jab. [ + ]
Australia lacks industrial capability to exploit the economics of AI — report
Australia ranks high in AI research but lacks the industrial capability to fully exploit this research in economic terms, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). [ + ]
Funding boost to foster gender equity in local government
A federal grant of $615,000 over three years will heelp support the development of leadership skills and capabilities for women in local government. [ + ]
DTA to modernise data management with Records365
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has bought the Records365 software from RecordPoint to modernise and streamline their services. [ + ]
WA launches 2021–25 digital strategy
Western Australia's new 'whole-of-government' digital strategy aims to improve service delivery and reduce regulatory burden for people and businesses. [ + ]
OAIC releases COVIDSafe privacy report
The OAIC received 14 enquiries — but no complaints — related to the COVIDSafe system during its second six months of monitoring the contact tracing system. [ + ]
NZ Govt enhances emergency comms tech with Whispir
A leading New Zealand government department has enlisted Whispir to optimise its emergency response communications for its employees in NZ and offshore. [ + ]
IBM expands whole-of-government deal with NSW Govt
IBM has expanded its agreement with the NSW Government to enable access to advanced technologies and services, and drive transformation in health care and education. [ + ]
Oracle Cloud helps UK Govt drive public sector efficiencies
Oracle and the UK Government have renewed a memorandum of understanding for the continued use of Oracle's cloud infrastructure and applications. [ + ]
NSW council implements parking fine issuance solution
The Hills Shire Council has implemented an integrated parking compliance technology solution, vCompliance, to streamline parking fine collection management. [ + ]
NSW's Digital Restart Fund gets $500m funding boost
The NSW Government has allocated a further $500m to the Digital Restart Fund. [ + ]
TransGrid, Endeavour Energy join EnergyLab Scaleup Program
TransGrid and Endeavour Energy have partnered with nine late-stage energy startups in EnergyLab's new Scaleup Program cohort, to drive energy sector innovation. [ + ]
WA embarks on Project Fortify
The Western Australian Government has tapped Data#3 to support Project Fortify, an initiative to improve cybersecurity across the state's public sector. [ + ]
Two Aussie scale-ups acquired by US GovTech leader
Granicus has acquired OpenCities and Bang the Table, to extend its reach in Australia and New Zealand and improve its technology for the wider puclic sector. [ + ]
