Industry News
NASCIO calls for renewed focus on CRM
US state CIOs should concentrate more closely on improving engagement with state agencies, according to a report from the National Association of State CIOs. [ + ]
NSW Data Champions Network holds second meeting
The meeting covered issues such as the need to adopt national or international data standards to break down information silos. [ + ]
Australia and Vietnam unite to fuel digital transformation
A digital transformation collaboration between Australia and Vietnam is set to expand under an MoU signed by the countries' governments. [ + ]
Tender open for new ACT Digital Health Record
The ACT Government is calling for tenders for a Digital Health Record — a platform intended to complement MHR by storing more detailed patient information. [ + ]
NZ bans use of unapproved ICT suppliers
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced mandatory requirements for goverment agencies to source equipment from approved suppliers following a serious data leak. [ + ]
UK plans email sorting system for public service
The UK Cabinet Office plans to develop a prototype email sorting system to ensure important emails to public servants don't get lost in the deluge. [ + ]
SA high-speed internet rollout reaches 100,000 students
Over 100,000 students can now access fast, reliable internet at school under the SA Government's $80 million fibre-optic network rollout. [ + ]
Plug-fest sees 10 smart city products become TALQ certified
Ten smart city products have been certified TALQ compliant by the TALQ Consortium following its plug-fest event in Spain last month. [ + ]
Transparency and privacy key issues at Smart Cities Council meeting
The meeting gathered Smart Cities Council members and stakeholders to explore current issues around technology use and data collection in the public sphere. [ + ]
DTA launches RFP for GovDesk project
The Digital Transformation Agency has revived a five-year project to build a unified cloud-based email and desktop environment named GovDesk. [ + ]
UK digital platform to connect public sector leaders
The UK government's National Leadership Centre is seeking suppliers for an online platform that will be used to connect the nation's top public sector leaders. [ + ]
NSW Government to convene AI summit
The inaugural AI Thought Leaders' Summit will be held at NSW Parliament House in November, where AI, ethics, service delivery and policy will be debated. [ + ]
Global smart city tech market revenue to hit $1.7 T by 2028
The global smart city technology market is projected to earn $1.7 trillion in revenue between 2019 and 2028, according to a new report. [ + ]
City of Darwin reassures on safety and privacy
Darwin will comply with best practice in the gathering, storage and analysis of data collected through its smart technology, said the city's lord mayor. [ + ]
Whittlesea deploys process management, automation solution
Victoria's City of Whittlesea Council will use Nintex Promapp to manage and automate more than 100 customer-facing processes. [ + ]
