Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
US govt making slow progress with cloud migration
Only around 11% of US government IT systems are running on the cloud, according to an audit of 16 agencies' cloud adoption progress. [ + ]
Gippsland council creates e-waste collection system
An e-waste collection and storage prototype is currently being constructed by East Gippsland Shire Council. [ + ]
Darwin CBD receives 138 new CCTV cameras
More CCTV cameras are being installed across Darwin's CBD, with installation nearly complete on 138 new devices. [ + ]
ACSC publishes application whitelisting guide
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has updated its guide to implementing application whitelisting, one of the Essential Eight threat mitigation strategies. [ + ]
ACT Govt rolls out e-bike initiative
A new salary sacrifice initiative designed to encourage the use of e-bikes is being rolled out by the ACT Government for its public servants. [ + ]
ACT Govt seeks public input on digital tech
The ACT Government is seeking public opinion on how digital technology could be used to improve the lives of all Canberrans. [ + ]
IP Australia launches IP Data Platform
IP Australia's in-beta IP Data Platform is designed to help researchers and policymakers make better decisions around IP rights, trade and innovation. [ + ]
ATO conducting cryptocurrency tax sweep
The ATO will match purchase and sale data from cryptocurrency designated service providers against individuals' tax returns as part of a tax evasion crackdown. [ + ]
More Policelink callers choose online option
Over the last three years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of callers choosing the Queensland Police Service's online option. [ + ]
Smart streetlights to save cities $15bn by 2023
The global market for smart streetlights is set to grow 42% per year through 2023 as more cities use the technology as a starting point for smart city projects. [ + ]
SA grants $1.5m to Presagen to bring AI to IVF
The South Australian Government will provide $1.5m in matching funding to local start-up Presagen to help it commercialise its AI-based IVF software solution. [ + ]
ICDPPC conference set for Tirana, Albania
The 41st International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners will be hosted by Albania from 21–24 October 2019. [ + ]
