The pragmatics of technology convergence
09 May, 2016 by Kevin Noonan, Research Director, Public Sector Technology, OvumHenry Ford, who sought common solutions to common problems, would be appalled at the traditional approach to ICT system development.
IT infrastructure challenges for government
02 May, 2016 by Jonathan NallyWe ask our panel of experts to give their views on where and when governments should outsource infrastructure solutions, and when they should remain in-house.
Sky not the limit for satellite services
25 April, 2016 by David BraueLocal councils have been the most proactive in brainstorming the potential uses for nbn's Sky Muster satellite services.
Government releases $230m cybersecurity strategy
21 April, 2016Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has officially launched the government's national cybersecurity strategy, including 33 cybersecurity initiatives worth over $231 million.
NZ govt signs Alibaba deal to boost China trade
20 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe New Zealand government's international business development arm has signed an MoU with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to make it easier for NZ merchants to sell to China.
ABS opens National Data Acquisition Centre
12 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ABS has opened a new national centre in Geelong to streamline and modernise the process of collecting data from all business and household surveys.
Smart city stakes getting higher
05 April, 2016 by David BraueRapid global transformation and collaboration are threatening to leave Australian cities behind.
Digital currencies gaining government backing
29 March, 2016 by David BraueThe federal government and financial system players are pressing ahead with plans for the new world of digital currencies, with all of their good and bad aspects.
DTO building marketplace for start-ups
24 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Office has commenced the first stage of a project to build a digital marketplace to help start-ups and smaller businesses access government service transformation contracts.
DTO launches gov.au prototype
24 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Office has launched an alpha prototype of gov.au, a new domain designed to integrate multiple government websites to improve the experience for end users.
New 'smart' ambulance unveiled
21 March, 2016A 'smart' ambulance that can transmit real-time information about patients en route is set to revolutionise communications between hospitals and emergency services.
Civica Contact360 customer contact and transactional platform
21 March, 2016Civica has launched Contact360, a customer contact and transactional platform designed for councils in Australia.
Surging govCMS adoption whets appetite for more
16 March, 2016 by David BraueNumerous federal agencies and departments are rapidly realising the efficiency and security merits of the govCMS open source web platform.
DHS hands IBM a $484m technology contract
15 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Human Services has contracted IBM to provide technology to support a range of digital government initiatives, including myGov portals to key financial support services.
Govt picks Shanghai for second start-up landing pad
29 February, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government has selected Shanghai as the site of one of five international landing pads to help connect Australian entrepreneurs with international growth opportunities.
