Industry News
Future transport office created by govt
In order to prepare for the pending arrival of automated vehicles, the federal government will establish an Office of Future Transport Technologies. [ + ]
Netflix boss headlines Asia Pacific Cities Summit
The co-founder of Netflix will be a key presenter at the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors' Forum next year. [ + ]
Someone has a sense of humour!
Visitors to a certain NSW Government ServiceNow web page are greeted by a “404 not found” page with a difference. [ + ]
Christchurch launches mapping tool for citizen reports
New Zealand's Christchurch City Council has introduced an interactive map designed to allow residents to conduct more interactions online. [ + ]
VIDEO: How Victor Dominello uses real-time data
Victor Dominello, the NSW Minister for Finance, Services and Property, shares his experience of how real-time data is helping to transform public services. [ + ]
Cairns Council adopting OneCouncil SaaS solution
TechnologyOne has won a 10-year SaaS contract to supply its OneCouncil solution to Cairns Regional Council. [ + ]
SA schools employ Civica software
The Civica education suite of software products has been selected by the South Australian Government for its schools. [ + ]
PM&C endorses Open Government Action Plan
The PM&C has formally endorsed the second-phase Open Government National Action Plan, which will see the appointment of a National Data Commissioner. [ + ]
US govt updates Cloud First into Cloud Smart
The Trump administration plans to replace the Cloud First strategy for government IT modernisation projects with a new strategy called Cloud Smart. [ + ]
Metro Trains deploys aerial thermal imaging cameras
Thermal imaging cameras are being used along Melbourne's rail network in order to improve safety and service for passengers. [ + ]
Super SA systems project over budget
The SA Government has warned that an IT systems overhaul at public service superannuation provider Super SA is facing a $20m blowout. [ + ]
Trusted Digital Identity Framework updated
The DTA has released the second component of the planned Trusted Digital Identity Framework, governing the unified management of digital identities in Australia. [ + ]
SA reviewing options after ICT project cost blowout
The SA Govt has slammed an ICT deal signed by the previous govt that it says has failed to deliver the promised cost savings and job creation benefits. [ + ]
CER to use Fujitsu Protected Cloud service
CER is adopting a fully managed ServiceNow-based SaaS offering provided by Fujitsu in partnership with Australia's Vault. [ + ]
Open Government Forum nominations open
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is seeking nominations for the civil society members of the next Open Government Forum. [ + ]
