Industry News
Better access to information rights needed during COVID-19
Public authorities must be more transparent with citizens in their decision-making, say Australian and international information access commissioners. [ + ]
Civica helping NSW councils recover from fires, floods
Civica is providing its Recover portal to help NSW councils submit Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements claims related to the recent bushfires and floods. [ + ]
Major transition to telehealth underway in Tasmania
More than 20 virtual rooms have been expanded to accommodate up to 5000 telehealth appointments at Launceston General Hospital. [ + ]
ASD takes action against COVID-19 cybercriminals
The Australian Signals Directorate has commenced an offensive cyber campaign against cybercriminals taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
WA state entities still lack security controls
Western Australia's Auditor General has warned that state government entities are still lacking in information security and risk management controls. [ + ]
Big data key to improving home care living assistance
The University of Auckland has crunched millions of rows of data to recommend a new funding model for New Zealand's District Health Boards. [ + ]
CIBIS helps Civica build planning portal for NSW councils
Civica and Australian software developer CIBIS have collaborated on the development of a new planning portal that will soon be mandatory for all NSW councils. [ + ]
GP clinics to get free nbn boost for telehealth
NBN Co will provide clinics with free 50 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload connection upgrades to help support a mass shift to telehealth. [ + ]
Ballarat Council embraces Microsoft Power Apps
Ballarat Council employees are using Microsoft's Power Apps framework to develop their own low-code or no-code applications to improve business processes. [ + ]
Delv delivers COVID-19 app for govt
Delv has collaborated with the Department of Health and the Digital Transformation Agency to develop a one-stop COVID-19 app for Australian citizens. [ + ]
ACT expands Chromebook program to primary students
The ACT has expanded its digital education effort by providing Chromebooks to public school students in years 4, 5 and 6. [ + ]
NSW Police signs deal to strengthen biometrics
NSW Police will continue to use Livescan technology to capture biometric data about criminals and suspects. [ + ]
Projects shortlisted for smart city awards
Eight Australian and four New Zealand projects have made the shortlist of finalists for the 2020 IDC Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards. [ + ]
DTA publishes blueprint for collaboration, communication
The DTA has released a Protected Utility Blueprint to help agencies transition to a modern, collaborative desktop environment based on Microsoft Office 365. [ + ]
Victoria launches home learning website
The Learning From Home website provides curriculum-based resources suitable for students from early childhood to secondary school. [ + ]
