Industry News
NSW Government digitises school forms
The NSW Government has announced plans to digitise school forms at primary schools, starting with online enrolments, as an alternative to paper forms. [ + ]
Airservices wins ISG Paragon Award for digital twin tech
Airservices Australia has won an ISG Paragon Award in the 'Imagination' category for its Digital Twin of the Skies project. [ + ]
EPA AirWatch receives Sitecore Award for bushfire service
The updated EPA Victoria website has received a Sitecore Experience Award, after its AirWatch feature provided environmental data during the 2019/20 bushfires. [ + ]
Commissioners and Ombudsmen celebrate Information Day
Commissioners and Ombudsmen from Australia and New Zealand have released a joint statement to mark International Access to Information Day 2020. [ + ]
Australian Government Style Manual updated for digital age
The seventh edition of the Australian Government Style Manual has been launched in a digital-first format that provides guidance on new topics and social media. [ + ]
WaterNSW taps Nutanix for real-time insights
WaterNSW is using a hybrid cloud-based system provided by Nutanix to help generate real-time insights into water availability across the state. [ + ]
US NSA releases guide to multifactor solutions
The US National Security Agency has released new guidance on evaluating and implementing multifactor authentication solutions in government systems. [ + ]
Enrolments open for ADF Cyber Gap Program
The Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program is taking enrolments, and offers financial support, mentoring and Defence work experience for cyber students. [ + ]
COVID-19 prompts 11% drop in global ID smart card market
Shipments of smart government ID credentials are predicted to fall from 617.6 million in 2019 to 547.5 million in 2020, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
ACSC details "copy-paste compromise" attacks
The ACSC has provided details of the "copy-paste compromise" attack campaign targeting Australian government agencies and organisations. [ + ]
NSA releases telework security advice
The US National Security Agency has published guidance aimed at helping public service employees maintain security while teleworking. [ + ]
Treasury taps Link4 to automate e-invoicing process
The Treasury has engaged e-invoicing provider Link4 to connect the department to the PEPPOL digital procurement network. [ + ]
WA signs cloud agreement with Microsoft
The new agreement will allow all WA government agencies regardless of size to leverage Microsoft's cloud services. [ + ]
Government consulting on Data Availability Bill
The government has released the exposure draft of a new Bill aimed at enabling more effective information sharing between agencies. [ + ]
Keysight World to showcase design and test trends
Live virtual events will be held from 22–24 September, covering topics such as 5G, automotive, advanced measurement, high-speed digital and IT network security. [ + ]
