Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
UK NHS to unveil COVID-inspired data strategy
The UK National Health Service will soon unveil a new data strategy based on experiences with the rapid sharing and use of health data during COVID-19. [ + ]
Government releases AI Action Plan
The plan sets out four key focus areas that will help position Australia as a global leader in AI. [ + ]
AGRF deploys enhanced data storage solution
The Australian Genome Research Facility has selected Cloudian's HyperStore as the replacement for its ageing tape backup solution. [ + ]
Australian Space Awards recognise leading astrophysicist
Astrophysicist Dr Sascha Schediwy has received the overall Excellence award and been named Academic of the Year at the 2021 Australian Space Awards. [ + ]
IT worker defrauds Melton City Council out of $1.6m
An IT contract worker for Melton City Council has been found to have defrauded the council by directing a procurement contract to one of his own companies. [ + ]
National Police Checks go digital in NSW
The NSW Police Force has established a secure digital service to help organisations obtain criminal history checks for all employees. [ + ]
archTIS to expand NC Protect within national security agency
archTIS has entered a contract with an Australian Commonwealth national security agency to purchase additional NC Protect software licences. [ + ]
Govt uses data analytics to aid in COVID-19 decision-making
The Australian Government Department of Health has used Qlik data dashboards to make critical public health decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
New partnership to bring intelligent automation to Canberra
Australia's Synergy Group and Reveal Group have partnered to provide intelligent automation services to the public sector. [ + ]
USC app to help citizens predict bushfire severity
USC researchers have received a $500,000 grant to develop and implement an app for citizens living in fire-prone areas to predict the likelihood of bushfires. [ + ]
Govt to invest $15m in solar hydro power plant
The federal government will provide $15m towards the development of RayGen's innovative solar hydro power plant in regional Victoria. [ + ]
Encryption Act could cause major economic harm
The Internet Society has published the first research attempting to quantify the economic impact of Australia's controversial Assistance and Access Act. [ + ]
JBS announces progress in resolving cyber attack
Meat producer JBS has announced “significant progress” in resolving the cyber attack that has impacted its Australian and North American operations. [ + ]
