Industry News
Privacy concerns alienate citizens from govt digital services
A survey by EY has found that privacy and security concerns are preventing 53% of the global population from using various government digital services. [ + ]
Service NSW app used by four million citizens
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called the Service NSW app a "game changer" for businesses, with it being used for 117 million COVID-safe check-ins. [ + ]
IDC report outlines how to fight propaganda as a service
With online propaganda becoming more prevalent, IDC has prepared a report to help government agencies mitigate propaganda as a service. [ + ]
Macquarie opens $17m secure data centre in ACT
Macquarie Data Centres and Macquarie Government have opened the new $17m IC5 data centre in Canberra, which has been purpose built to store classified data. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]