National Data Advisory Council holds fifth meeting
14 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe National Data Advisory Council discussed progress with the development of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill during its fifth meeting.
UK study finds little trust in algorithms among adults
10 September, 2020Research from BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has found that 53% of British people do not trust computer algorithms to make decisions about their lives.
UK announces National Data Strategy
09 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK government will shortly appoint a Government Chief Data Officer as part of its newly unveiled National Data Strategy.
DTA debuts Telecommunications Marketplace
08 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency has launched a new whole-of-Australian-government procurement portal for telecommunications and related services.
Australian Digital Health Agency appoints new CEO
08 September, 2020Amanda Cattermole PSM has been appointed as CEO of the Australian Digital Health Agency and will commence her new role on 29 September 2020.
ANAO finds IT procurement shortcomings
02 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian National Audit Office's audit into IT professional services procurement processes identified a number of areas for improvement.
Better balance needed for human-centric digitalisation
02 September, 2020Design studio Mentally Friendly has urged the government to embrace better balance in a post-COVID world, to build more human-centric digital services.
Digital ministers discuss COVID-19 recovery
02 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe second National Meeting of Digital Economy and Technology Ministers covered how to help businesses pursue COVID-19 recovery through digital transformation.
RPA: Where it works, where it doesn't and when you shouldn't
01 September, 2020 by Emily Bone | Supplied by: ASG GroupRPA is a solution to improve inefficiencies or remove errors in processing by automating at a task level where it makes sense.
iThink shortlisted for 2020 Ashton Media CX Awards
01 September, 2020iThink (WA Public Sector) has been nominated under the 'Excellence in Public Sector: The Citizen Experience' category at the 2020 CX Awards.
Air Force explores virtual reality with Microsoft HoloLens
31 August, 2020With COVID-19 restrictions preventing international travel, the RAAF Base Amberley is using Microsoft HoloLens devices to work with US-based Boeing technicians.
National Archives, Preservica to preserve digital records
28 August, 2020The National Archives of Australia has signed a three-year contract with Preservica to secure government records using a digital preservation system.
Next-generation policing with Crime and Intelligence Command
28 August, 2020A new state Crime and Intelligence Command will help Tasmania Police investigate criminal activity, focusing on cybercrime and organised crime.
UK councils must improve cyber health
27 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government in the UK has proposed a cyber health framework for local councils.
Parliament introduces virtual meeting rules
25 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingParliamentarians have agreed on a set of rules allowing MPs to contribute remotely over videoconferencing if facing travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
