Industry News
Data61, NSW Govt develop tool to boost safe data sharing
Data61 and the NSW Government have developed a tool that enables datasets to be shared with the public, while ensuring personal information is protected. [ + ]
Human error leading cause of govt data breaches: OAIC
The OAIC found that human error accounted for a rising proportion of data breaches in July–December, including the largest proportion of government breaches. [ + ]
DESE selects DXC Technology to update job seeker platform
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has chosen DXC Technology to provide a Microsoft-based digital experience platform to support job seekers. [ + ]
US lawmaker using AI, drones to curb COVID-19 spread
The Alabama State Senate is using technology from Draganfly to help detect potential COVID-19 hotspots in government buildings. [ + ]
Unisys researches use of AI, ML to detect deceitful writing
Unisys has received funding from the Artificial Intelligence for Decision Making Initiative to research using AI and ML to detect deceitful and persuasive writing. [ + ]
Atos to provide data security for South Australian Govt
The South Australian Government has selected Atos as one of its strategic partners to deliver managed platform services under a 3-year heads of agreement. [ + ]
Department of Defence renews archTIS software subscription
The Department of Defence has renewed its annual software subscription licence for the NC Protect product through archTIS subsidiary Nucleus Cyber. [ + ]
Australian Digital Health Agency appoints new CTO
Dr Malcolm Thatcher has been named as the Australian Digital Health Agency's new Chief Technology Officer; he will commence his role in early February. [ + ]
DTA to offer Microsoft training courses to APS staff
The Digital Transformation Agency has commenced the first in a range of Microsoft digital training courses available to APS employees at all levels. [ + ]
UK Police blame "human error" for record deletion
The UK Police National Commissioner has attributed the accidental loss of 150,000 police records from the Police National Computer on a coding error. [ + ]
NASCIO unveils 2021 US federal advocacy priorities
The US National Association of State Chief Information Officers is calling for harmonised federal cybersecurity regulations in its 2021 federal advocacy priorities. [ + ]
NT Govt selects SRA for child protection system overhaul
The NT Government has selected UK-based software provider LiquidLogic and local IT firm SRA to overhaul its outdated child protection case management system. [ + ]
US GSA to remove most drones from procurement list
The US General Services Administration plans to remove most drones from its procurement contract list due to the dominance of Chinese manufacturers. [ + ]
UK govt urged to "double down" on AI
An independent report urges the UK government to "double down" on its investment in AI and ensure the public sector is at the forefront of AI innovations. [ + ]
New urban use cases boost adoption of digital twin tech
Digital twin deployments are expected to increase to more than 500 cities by 2025, driven by COVID-19 requirements to achieve increased resilience levels. [ + ]
