Australia should embrace e-voting: AIIA
05 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWith an electronic voting system, the outcome of the federal election would have been known within minutes of the polls closing, the AIIA has noted.
How data analytics can change government
01 July, 2016When used effectively, data analytics can help to save lives, improve efficiencies, reduce costs and help governments deliver better citizen services.
Can an app turn job hunting into fun?
29 June, 2016 by David BraueThe federal Department of Employment has channelled the fitness tracker industry to design an app that helps job seekers along in their employment journey.
myGov faces overhaul, OneGov celebrates
22 June, 2016 by David BraueThe federal government's myGov faces a $50 million overhaul, while online licence renewal is the latest winner as Service NSW's centralisation pays off.
Victoria SES digital update
14 June, 2016The Victoria State Emergency Service will use Permeance Technologies to manage its digital transformation based on the open source Liferay platform.
ATO axes e-tax in favour of myTax
07 June, 2016As the financial year draws to a close, anyone preparing their own tax return will only be able to use the myTax portal, as the ATO has retired online lodgement tool e-tax.
Standards Australia launches digital transformation program
02 June, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingStandards Australia has kicked off a program aimed at transforming the peak body into the digital standards body Australia will need in the future.
Forecasting demand improves health delivery
23 May, 2016WA Health needed accurate forecasts of hospital demand for planning and resource allocation, as well as to underpin strategic planning for the state.
Digital transformation — more than serving citizens
23 May, 2016 by David BraueBefore governments decide on how to progress with digital transformation efforts, it's vital that they go back to basics and figure out what 'digital' means to them.
Info sharing concept that's worth bottling
16 May, 2016The National Blood Authority has implemented a collaboration platform that is secure, locally hosted and, most importantly, ensures complete auditability and traceability of information.
Victoria to establish new data agency
16 May, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Victorian Government has unveiled a new Information Technology Strategy incorporating initiatives such as the establishment of a data agency to improve data sharing across government.
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.
