Industry News
Using data to improve Indigenous outcomes
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is exploring ways to improve the collection and analysis of data to improve policy outcomes for Indigenous communities. [ + ]
E-waste facilities upgraded in Victoria
E-waste collection and storage facilities will be upgraded across Victoria to help with managing increasing levels of e-waste. [ + ]
NZ finalises Digital Advisory Group appointments
The NZ government has now appointed all 15 members to the Digital Inclusion Advisory Group, tasked with helping to close the nation's digital divide. [ + ]
Victoria Police appoints new CIO
Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Steve Fontana will next week take over from Assistant Commissioner Jack Blayney as the force's CIO. [ + ]
Australia joins NATO cyber centre
Canberra has established a pop-up embassy in Estonia to support Australia's involvement in the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence. [ + ]
DTA launches beta of services shopfront
DTA's website revamp and new guides and tools are aimed at helping government deliver better online services. [ + ]
More Centrelink phone operators deployed
An additional 1000 operators will be employed in Centrelink's call centre, to help deal with large call volumes. [ + ]
RBA selects new CIO
The Reserve Bank Australia will next month promote its current deputy head of technology services Gayan Benedict to the post of CIO. [ + ]
US state CIOs want new IT operating model
The US National Association of State CIOs has published a research note on the need for a new operating model for delivering IT services for government. [ + ]
Accenture partners with SCCANZ
Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) has expanded its network, with Accenture signing on as an associate partner. [ + ]
National Smart Cities Awards categories revealed
The jury and award categories have now been announced for the National Smart Cities Awards Program. [ + ]
SCCANZ to launch Smart Cities Readiness Challenge
Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) will next week launch the first Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge outside of North America. [ + ]
NT boosts cybercrime defence
A $1.5 million investment in cybersecurity capability has been made by the NT Government as part of its 2018 Budget. [ + ]
North American smart cities recognised
The winners of the IDC Smart Cities North America Awards have now been announced. [ + ]
Orange Cyberdefense chosen by CERT NZ
CERT NZ has selected Orange Business Services to help manage cybersecurity risks. [ + ]