Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
76% of state MP websites have security issues
More than three-quarters of Australian state MPs' websites fail to follow digital security best practices such as ensuring all data is hosted locally. [ + ]
US state CIOs release IT multisourcing playbook
The US National Association of State CIOs and Integris Applied have published a new playbook for state CIOs looking to move to a multisourcing operating model. [ + ]
Logan uses wireless tech to monitor air quality
Portable wireless technology is being used by Logan City Council to monitor air quality around wastewater treatment facilities. [ + ]
WA allocates $6.9m for ServiceWA pilot
The Western Australian Government will launch a pilot trial involving a one-stop portal for accessing government services offered by multiple agencies. [ + ]
Call for Smart Cities Week abstracts
Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand has released a call for abstracts for its event Smart Cities Week Australia. [ + ]
