Industry News
myGov usage at record high
There are now 15 million myGov accounts in existence, with more Australians choosing to do their business with the government online. [ + ]
Telensa deploys smart street lighting in Darwin
Darwin will replace close to 10,000 lights on its street and public lighting network with LEDs wirelessly connected by Telensa. [ + ]
DHS to release PIPA AI assistant this year
Minister for Human Services Michael Keenan told the Public Sector Innovation Show that the DHS's AI assistant PIPA is expected to be released this year. [ + ]
WA Department of Finance completes cloud migration
The Western Australian Department of Finance and technology partner Microsoft have completed a migration of its core ICT systems to the Azure cloud. [ + ]
NEXTDC added to Queensland ICT supplier panel
The appointment will allow NEXTDC to deliver its DCaaS solutions to government departments and agencies using its Brisbane data centres. [ + ]
Public Accounts conducting cyber resilience audit
The Public Accounts and Audit committee will today scrutinise the progress four Australian government agencies are making improving their cyber resilience. [ + ]
MAV Tech Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the Victorian categories of the 2019 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence have now been announced. [ + ]
Use of Newcastle parking app increases by 25%
Discounted parking has seen a 25% increase in the use of the City of Newcastle's EasyPark mobile phone app. [ + ]
WA Health taps Atos for HealthNext program
WA Health has awarded IT services company Atos a five-year, $124 million contract to migrate its systems to a hybrid cloud environment. [ + ]
More sellers invited to join Hardware Marketplace
The DTA is inviting applications from sellers interested in listing on the two new Hardware Marketplace categories of enterprise and end-user computing. [ + ]
UK public service pilots software apprenticeship
The UK Government Digital Service is piloting an accelerated software development apprenticeship for public servants. [ + ]
NZ Privacy Commissioner reappointed to role
Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced that John Edwards has been reappointed as the Privacy Commissioner. [ + ]
Centrelink adopts real-time urgent welfare payments
Centrelink has adopted a new platform developed by the Reserve Bank of Australia that will enable real-time delivery of emergency welfare payments. [ + ]
ASD launches tender for protective DNS project
The Australian Signals Directorate is seeking vendors for a project to build a protective DNS for all levels of government and critical infrastructure providers. [ + ]
LGAQ embracing big data
The Local Government Association of Queensland has outlined data-focused initiatives including the planned deployment of a state-wide IoT sensor network. [ + ]
