Smart cities need integrated strategies
18 May, 2018 by Kevin Noonan and Isabel Freire, OvumIntegrated planning is crucial for positive smart city IoT outcomes, and for that you need an overall smart strategy.
City of Melbourne to tip $5.5m into IT upgrades
17 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe City of Melbourne's draft 2018–19 Budget includes a $5.5m investment in delivering superior online services for residents.
IP Australia updates major data resource
17 May, 2018 by Jonathan NallyIP Australia’s 'flagship' open data resource, the Intellectual Property Government Open Data, has been updated for 2018.
$1.95m for Queensland council planning projects
17 May, 2018 by Jonathan NallyQueensland local councils can share in $1.95 million funding via the second round of the state's Innovation and Improvement Fund.
Budget 2018: DTA to begin GovPass trial in Oct
10 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency will use part of the $92.4m from the Budget to fund a GovPass beta trial of up to eight government services.
DTA publishes content strategy guidance
09 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency has released guidance aimed at helping all Australian government agencies develop a content strategy.
Vic allocates $17.6m for cybersecurity strategy
08 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Victorian Government has funded a number of tech initiatives in its 2018 budget, including a cybersecurity strategy and an online democracy platform.
Government contact centres on the agenda
08 May, 2018 by Jonathan NallyJoin your peers in face-to-face discussions on the future of public sector contact centres at the Contact Centre Series 2018 roadshow.
NT Govt to establish open data portal
08 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Northern Territory Government has committed $1.72m in its latest budget towards establishing an open portal for non-sensitive government data.
Smart sensors reduce Adelaide's water leaks
08 May, 2018 by Jonathan NallyA new network of 400-plus smart sensors spread across Adelaide's CBD has helped SA Water prevent 15 major breaks or water leaks in its first 10 months.
Software giants team for digital defence
07 May, 2018 by Jonathan NallyAccenture and SAP are to develop a new digital solution to help defence and security agencies hasten their digital transformation efforts.
IP Australia's 'Alex' tops digital awards
07 May, 2018 by Jonathan NallyIP Australia's digital assistant 'Alex' was one of the winners in the National Archives of Australia's Digital Excellence Awards.
Govt to establish national data commissioner
03 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government will create a new national data commissioner role as part of a $65m overhaul of the government's data sharing and release policies and regulations.
Using data to improve Indigenous outcomes
30 April, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is exploring ways to improve the collection and analysis of data to improve policy outcomes for Indigenous communities.
NZ finalises Digital Advisory Group appointments
26 April, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NZ government has now appointed all 15 members to the Digital Inclusion Advisory Group, tasked with helping to close the nation's digital divide.
