Melbourne's digital smart city strategy
25 February, 2016 by Jonathan NallyWe speak with Michelle Fitzgerald, Melbourne's chief digital officer, to find out how the city aims to use technology to provide improved experiences for residents, visitors and businesses.
Short-term delivery to effect long-term transformation
25 February, 2016 by David BraueAustralia's approach to government digital transformation is winning praise, but there are ways in which it can be improved, say experts.
Information Builders WebFOCUS BI and analytics platform
23 February, 2016The Information Builders WebFOCUS self-service BI and analytics platform comes in three editions to deliver reporting and analytics capabilities to a wide range of users and environments, from small business to large enterprises.
Can analytics unlock Australia's sustainable future?
22 February, 2016 by Mary Wilson, Director, Smart Metering, SensusAustralia has the opportunity to build a smart network to safeguard the country's most precious resource — water.
Time to bid farewell to transaction processing
18 February, 2016 by Kevin Noonan, Research Director, Public Sector Technology, OvumIn years to come, we will look at transactional processes, scratch our heads and ask why anybody would have bothered with such a restrictive construct.
From open public data to open 'any' data
15 February, 2016 by Rick Howard, Research Director, GartnerBy 2018, a third of digital government projects will treat any data as open data, according to Gartner. Research director Rick Howard outlines the steps required to move down this path.
Fuji Xerox opens office in the Parliamentary Triangle
11 February, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFuji Xerox Australia has relocated its Canberra office to the Parliamentary Triangle as part of efforts to play a close role in the government's digital transformation.
Govt said to consider privatising Medicare payments
09 February, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government is reportedly evaluating a deal to outsource the processing of over $50bn in Medicare, PBS and aged-care payments to a private company.
NSW Data Analytics Centre's plan of action
04 February, 2016 by David BraueAs the NSW Government's Data Analytics Centre begins its work, we spoke with its head, Dr Ian Oppermann, to find out what's in store for 2016.
The evolution of government analytics
01 February, 2016 by David BraueThe ready availability of both data and analytics is key to the digital transformation culture that is sweeping the Australian public service.
Board reshuffle for TIO
21 January, 2016TIO has announced a new member, reappointments and a retirement for its board of directors.
Global Health wins contracts in ACT and Adelaide
15 January, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGlobal Health has announced deals to provide its MasterCare electronic medical record platform for ACT Health and the Adelaide Primary Health Network.
New appointment for secretary of the Department of Communications and Arts
12 January, 2016Dr Heather Smith has been appointed as secretary of the Department of Communications and the Arts, replacing Drew Clarke, who was made chief of staff for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
New app for irrigators cuts costs
12 January, 2016A free app has been developed to improve water use efficiency for WA.
Treasury using virtualisation to complete Budget
16 December, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTreasury has implemented a virtual desktop virtualisation technology from Nutanix to allow employees to work on crucial tasks, including the Budget, from any location on any device.
