Queensland Government to wind up PSBA
15 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Public Safety Business Agency was established by the previous government to provide ICT support and other functions to emergency agencies.
OAIC publishes PIA guidance for agencies
15 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has outlined the requirements for agencies to complete privacy impact assessments for projects.
National Data Advisory Council holds fifth meeting
14 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe National Data Advisory Council discussed progress with the development of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill during its fifth meeting.
The case for cloud networking in government
11 September, 2020 by Julian Critchlow*Now more than ever is the time for government agencies to look to cloud networking to underpin their strategic shift around digital transformation.
UK study finds little trust in algorithms among adults
10 September, 2020Research from BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has found that 53% of British people do not trust computer algorithms to make decisions about their lives.
UK announces National Data Strategy
09 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK government will shortly appoint a Government Chief Data Officer as part of its newly unveiled National Data Strategy.
DTA debuts Telecommunications Marketplace
08 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency has launched a new whole-of-Australian-government procurement portal for telecommunications and related services.
Australian Digital Health Agency appoints new CEO
08 September, 2020Amanda Cattermole PSM has been appointed as CEO of the Australian Digital Health Agency and will commence her new role on 29 September 2020.
Western Parkland City councils join smart city ecosystem
07 September, 2020Western Parkland City councils have joined an ecosystem of 11 other Australian councils to accelerate their smart city initiatives.
Five critical ICT priorities for the public sector
02 September, 2020A smart nation connected with digital tools and data analytics will pave the way for widespread digital transformation and improve citizens' quality of life.
Better balance needed for human-centric digitalisation
02 September, 2020Design studio Mentally Friendly has urged the government to embrace better balance in a post-COVID world, to build more human-centric digital services.
ANAO finds IT procurement shortcomings
02 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian National Audit Office's audit into IT professional services procurement processes identified a number of areas for improvement.
Digital ministers discuss COVID-19 recovery
02 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe second National Meeting of Digital Economy and Technology Ministers covered how to help businesses pursue COVID-19 recovery through digital transformation.
We've found a pulse: Data lifeblood courses through rejuvenated healthcare
01 September, 2020 by Khoo Boo LeongDigital transformation has never been more critical in the healthcare sector than in its response to COVID-19. Here are the digital capabilities taking centre stage.
iThink shortlisted for 2020 Ashton Media CX Awards
01 September, 2020iThink (WA Public Sector) has been nominated under the 'Excellence in Public Sector: The Citizen Experience' category at the 2020 CX Awards.
