Industry News
New digitisation hub for National Archives of Australia
The National Archives will increase online access to its vast collection after signing a contract with commercial digitisation provider Micro Image. [ + ]
DroneShield wins Australian Export Award
NSW defence and security contractor DroneShield won the Advanced Technologies Award at the 59th Australian Export Awards for its counter-drone technology. [ + ]
Queensland Govt announces $9m smart farm project
The Queensland Government and Hort Innovation will jointly invest $9m to establish a smart farm at the Gatton Research Facility. [ + ]
Uni of Sydney, UTS to lead Connectivity Innovation Network
The University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney will jointly lead the establishment of NSW's new Connectivity Innovation Network. [ + ]
Home Affairs taps ForgeRock for DPD cards
The Department of Home Affairs will use ForgeRock's Identity Platform to enable its new Digital Passenger Declaration international travel cards. [ + ]
Atos added to DTA Software Marketplace
Atos identity and access management and smart logistics software has been added to the Digital Transformation Agency's Software Marketplace. [ + ]
DocuSign eSignatures receive 'Protected' IRAP assessment
DocuSign has received 'Protected' assessment for DocuSign eSignature from the Australian Information Security Registered Assessors Program. [ + ]
RedEye launches Bushfire Management Platform
Queensland's RedEye has launched an innovative new platform that combines data from multiple sources to predict bushfire damage up to decades in advance. [ + ]
Lawcadia and FYB deliver Content Manager integration
Legal technology company Lawcadia and technology partner FYB have announced the release of a deep integration with Micro Focus Content Manager. [ + ]
2000 hacked SA drivers urged to change licence number
More than 2000 SA residents may have to change their driver's licence number after their mySA GOV accounts were hacked using passwords stolen from another site. [ + ]
Study: Govt digital experience falls behind other sectors
Australian citizens rate their digital experience with government services lower than other industry sectors, according to a new study. [ + ]
QLD, Eftpos complete connectID trials
The QLD Department of Transport, Eftpos and Meeco have completed a trial involving using digital identity technology to expedite skills verification processes. [ + ]
Framework needed to steer autonomous vehicles
A solid framework must be built to steer the introduction of road rules for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), according to international experts. [ + ]
Local councils must maintain high trust levels
Local councils must ensure they maintain a robust cybersecurity posture to ensure they can retain the trust of citizens, new research suggests. [ + ]
NSW leading the digitalisation charge
NSW Chief Data Scientist Dr Ian Oppermann said the state's commitment to digital transformation left it well placed to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
