Industry News
$600m investment in new Navy information systems
The Australian Government will invest $600 million into the Australian Defence Force's maritime communications as part of a new Fleet Information Environment. [ + ]
Digital ID apps to exceed 6.2 billion by 2025
A study has predicted that the number of digital identity apps in use will exceed 6.2 billion by 2025, from just over one billion in 2020. [ + ]
Call for feedback on Open Government national action plan
The final round of consultation for Australia's third Open Government Partnership national action plan is now underway. [ + ]
Beta trial to help shape the future of myGov
The DTA is looking for participants for its myGov Beta trial, to help people more easily find and access government payments and services. [ + ]
Examination of privacy and security in Victorian universities
Victoria's Privacy and Data Protection Deputy Commissioner will examine the protection of personal information in eight Victorian universities. [ + ]
DTA releases program for Digital Summit 2020
The program for the fully virtual Digital Summit includes panels, showcases and workshops from a variety of homegrown and international speakers and exhibitors. [ + ]
One in four agencies lack a digital transformation strategy
New research into the maturity of federal government agencies' digital transformation strategies found that one in four agencies have yet to start the journey. [ + ]
Canberra SME secures $3.4m Defence Innovation contract
Kord Defence has secured a contract to help soldiers more effectively control a wide range of body-worn electronic devices using Bluetooth technology. [ + ]
COVID-19 has highlighted privacy and transparency issues
The pandemic has focused attention on privacy and created opportunities for transparency through the proactive release of government information, says the OAIC. [ + ]
Want to be a spy? NZSIS, GCSB want to hear from you
New Zealand intelligence agencies NZSIS and GCSB have launched a recruitment campaign to attract a diverse range of people, with 170 positions available. [ + ]
CBCity introduces smart camera tech to improve safety
As part of its Smart City program, the City of Canterbury Bankstown will use camera technology and artificial intelligence to improve safety and congestion. [ + ]
Budgets inhibit US state CIOs from embracing emerging tech
US state government CIOs report budget constraints as the top challenge inhibiting them from further embracing emerging technologies. [ + ]
COVID exposes security weaknesses among US states
A new survey has found that the COVID-19 crisis has left more than half of government employees working from home in 35 US states. [ + ]
Tasmania Police unveils high-tech drone fleet
Tasmania Police has unveiled 22 new additions to its drone fleet, as part of the state government's commitment to keeping Tasmanians safe. [ + ]
Government releases updated science and tech priorities
The Australian Government has released the updated National Security Science and Technology Priorities, with a view to strengthen Australia's national security. [ + ]
