Industry News
400 SA schools now connected to high-speed internet
Four hundred SA schools are now connected to high-speed, fibre-optic internet through the state government's $80 million 'SWiFT' project. [ + ]
ASD announces two new senior executives
Abigail Bradshaw and Linda Geddes have been respectively named ACSC Head and ASD Deputy Director-General Signals Intelligence and Network Operations. [ + ]
DTA updates scope of Cloud Marketplace 2.0
The Digital Transformation Agency has updated the planned scope of the Cloud Marketplace version 2.0, which is expected to be operational by late 2020. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Victorian Government supports new skills hub
The Victorian Government has invested $10m in a new 'skills hub' designed to support students' future work success. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
