Industry News
NSW introduces standard framework for ICT consulting
The NSW Department of Customer Service will introduce a new standard commercial framework for consulting contracts from 15 March. [ + ]
UK Govt pledges £1.2bn for new climate supercomputer
The UK Government is set to put up to £1.2bn towards the development of a new weather and climate forecasting supercomputer. [ + ]
SCCANZ slams smart city report
Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand has called out a QUT smart city report supported by the federal government for using a "questionable" methodology. [ + ]
Connected Community app to streamline town communications
Australia's "first" 'Connected Community' app has gone live, streamlining communications between Gawler Council, residents and local businesses. [ + ]
Cloud applications webinars for education professionals
Amazon Web Services will host a series of webinars for Australian educators, showcasing how innovative cloud solutions are being used in the sector. [ + ]
Global smart city spending to reach $124bn in 2020: IDC
Global spending on smart city initiatives is set to reach nearly $124bn in 2020, with Singapore, Tokyo, New York and London posting over $1bn each, IDC tips. [ + ]
Adelaide, Sunshine Coast named in top 7 intelligent communities
Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast are in the running for 'Intelligent Community of the Year' after being named in the ICF's Top 7. [ + ]
Victorian Government supports new skills hub
The Victorian Government has invested $10m in a new 'skills hub' designed to support students' future work success. [ + ]
Smart Cities & Communities Awards nominations open
Nominations are now open for the 2020 Smart Cities & Communities Awards, presented by the Australian Smart Communities Association. [ + ]
Finance to trial a common whole-of-government ERP platform
The federal Department of Finance has announced that it is working with the Shared Services Provider Hubs to co-design a new GovERP initiative. [ + ]
ACT passes 20K milestone in Chromebook program
The ACT Government has delivered over 20,000 Chromebooks to public school students Years 7 to 12 in a bid to equalise learning opportunities. [ + ]
City of Adelaide to switch to 100% renewable energy
The City of Adelaide is set to use 100% renewable energy to power its assets from 1 July 2020 as part of its plan to go carbon neutral. [ + ]
Council invests in AI, improves road maintenance
England's Blackpool Council claims it has saved over £1 million using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imaging to inspect road damage. [ + ]
ICT careers losing appeal for OECD teens
The percentage of 15-year-olds within the OECD nominating ICT as their top potential career path has fallen substantially since 2000, a new report shows. [ + ]
Smart city standardisation conference in March
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute will hold the ETSI Roadshow: Standardisation Perspectives in the Smart City Ecosystem conference in Milan. [ + ]
