Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Digital.nsw preparing Digital Restart Fund
The NSW Government is moving towards an agile model for delivering digital solutions via the in-development Digital Restart Fund. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Ask the Market added to Digital Marketplace
The Digital Marketplace digital services procurement portal has been upgraded with a new procurement pathway named Ask the Market. [ + ]
Govt launches innovation challenge for SMEs
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science will offer $12 million worth of grants under round two of its Business Research and Innovation Initiative. [ + ]
Cyber resilience inquiry launches
A new inquiry into cyber resilience has been launched by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit. [ + ]
DTA outlines progress with transformation agenda
The DTA is making strong progress implementing the components of the government's digital transformation agenda, according to its CEO. [ + ]
Sunshine Coast named top Intelligent Community
The ICF has selected the Sunshine Coast as one of the top seven Intelligent Communities for 2019 due to its Speed It Up program. [ + ]
DTA urges cautious approach to blockchain
The DTA has released the details of its $700,000 study into the use of blockchain in government, warning that the technology is still far from mature. [ + ]
NSW DFSI, Data61 developing NSW digital twin
The NSW Government is working with the CSIRO's Data61 to develop an interactive digital twin of the state based on 3D and 4D spatial data. [ + ]
UK GDS adding self-admin to GovWifi
The UK Government Digital Services has upgraded its GovWifi platform to automate the process of agencies joining the nationwide secure Wi-Fi network. [ + ]
ASD on the hunt for new cyber talent
The Australian Signals Directorate is searching for four new senior executives to lead various branches of the Australian Cyber Security Centre. [ + ]
