GovHack is back for 2019
22 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyTeams from across Australia and New Zealand are preparing to compete in the annual open data competition from 6–8 September.
Digital Style Manual on the horizon
22 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe DTA has signed a content scoping contract with Ethos CRS to progress production of the first-ever digital edition of the Australian Government Style Manual.
WA appoints new Information Commissioner
17 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Western Australian Government has selected former Acting Information Commissioner Catherine Fletcher to take on the role for a five-year term.
Strategic planning for Services Australia commences
16 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFormer NSW Department of Finance, Services & Innovation secretary Martin Hoffman will lead the development of a strategic plan for Services Australia.
New digital policies help SMEs sell to government
16 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew digital sourcing policies taking effect this month will make it easier for businesses of all sizes to sell digital services to government.
Australian Government Digital Awards 2019
11 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyNominations will soon open for the Australian Government Digital Awards, which aim to recognise excellence in government digital products, services and people.
Digital Summit 2019 registrations open
11 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe DTA's Digital Summit 2019 will be held on 3 October in Canberra, with early-bird registration discounts now available.
Smart cities stakeholder survey
11 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyFeedback is being sought from all those who have an interest in smart technology and cities across Australia.
Digital Marketplace added 280 sellers in 6 months
11 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe DTA's Digital Marketplace has registered 280 new sellers and 12 new government agency buyers over the past six months.
Smart councils opt for end-to-end business management
03 July, 2019A full end-to-end solution encompasses not just software, but the infrastructure, security and support that help councils improve operations and services.
Digitising services could save citizens a day per year
02 July, 2019Australians are spending up to 14 hours a year standing in line, mailing forms or waiting on hold to access government services, a new study has shown.
Queensland establishes fibre company
02 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Queensland Government has announced the establishment of FibreCo Queensland as part of efforts to improve regional broadband connectivity.
What is the impact of the IoT on data centres?
01 July, 2019 by Dr Saul S Carroll, Director, Soliton Network Consulting Pty LtdThe IoT and its impact on data centres will be a focus of the Impact 2019 conference in October, bringing together technologies, strategies and case studies.
UK to produce National Data Strategy
25 June, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK National Audit Office has compiled a report into the challenges of using data across government to support the development of the National Data Strategy.
NSW plans $100m Digital Restart Fund
19 June, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government has allocated $100 million over the next two years to establish a whole-of-government digital transformation fund.
