Industry News
APT member nations hold ICT Ministerial Meeting
Communications ministry representatives from Australia and across APAC are meeting in Singapore to hash out a new five-year vision for ICT in the region. [ + ]
US DHS moves to store biometric data on AWS Cloud
The US Department of Homeland Security has launched a request for information for a cloud-based biometric matching system that would reside on the AWS Cloud. [ + ]
Rachel Noble named head of ACSC
Veteran public servant Rachel Noble is returning to the Australian Signals Directorate to lead up the Australian Cyber Security Centre. [ + ]
Govt taps Everbridge to power Emergency Alert Australia
The federal government has awarded a multiyear contract to Everbridge to support the delivery of the Emergency Alert Australia early warning system. [ + ]
Newcastle becomes latest city to provide free public Wi-Fi
Newcastle has launched a free public Wi-Fi network in a bid to increase connectivity and information sharing between the community, businesses and the digital world. [ + ]
RMIT scientists use Street View to monitor road signs
A team of RMIT scientists have developed a proof-of-concept system for identifying road signs in need of repair using Google's Street View API. [ + ]
NSW adds Vertel as approved SD-WAN supplier
Vertel, which uses technology from Nokia's Nuage Networks, has been listed as an approved supplier of managed SD-WAN services for the NSW Government. [ + ]
Smart City of the Year – Metropolitan winners announced
Newcastle (NSW) and Prospect (SA) have beaten a strong field to jointly take out this year's Smart City of the Year – Metropolitan award. [ + ]
Nurses to access new e-learning modules on My Health Record
Nurses will soon have access to new e-learning modules on My Health Record. The ADHA and ACN hope these will help improve MHR literacy and patient outcomes. [ + ]
Snowy Monaro council picks Civica for IT consolidation
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council has selected Civica to facilitate the process of consolidating the disparate ICT systems inherited from three merged councils. [ + ]
NT receives open data portal
A new Northern Territory Open Data Portal has just been opened, providing the public with easier access to government data. [ + ]
Man charged with using govt systems for crypto mining
A NSW man is facing a 10-year sentence on charges of abusing his position as an IT contractor to an Australian Government agency for crypto mining. [ + ]
WA selects Data#3 as sole Microsoft software provider
The Western Australian Government has awarded two three-year Microsoft software supply deals with the company's largest Australian partner, Data#3. [ + ]
New guide helps with transition to LED streetlights
With up to 1 million lights due for replacement in the next few years, a new model business case will help governments make the transition to smart lighting. [ + ]
San Francisco bans face recognition tech
The City of San Francisco has banned city law enforcement and other agencies from using facial recognition surveillance technology. [ + ]
