Finnish city finishes first, overtaking Melbourne
07 June, 2018 by Jonathan NallyFinland's Espoo has overtaken last year's winner Melbourne to claim the title of ICF 2018 Intelligent Community of the Year.
Moreton Bay council adopts smart lighting
07 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMoreton Bay Regional Council has awarded a tender for deployment of a smart lighting system at its planned university campus and The Mill innovation precinct.
Smart cities: The Buenos Aires Declaration
06 June, 2018 by Jonathan NallyA forum on the future of Latin American cities has called for action on developing AI and IoT solutions for the public good.
The City of Prospect's creative community plans
04 June, 2018 by David O’Loughlin, Mayor, City of Prospect*The City of Prospect is leveraging its digital advantages to improve operations, service delivery and the vitality and prosperity of the community.
UK govt can be as innovative as Google, says think tank
31 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA think tank has urged the UK government to use digital technology to usher in a new age of bottom-up citizen democracy.
Newcastle's smart future as a living lab
30 May, 2018 by Jonathan NallyOnce a heavy industry town, Newcastle has been reinvented as a modern city with smart ideas for the future.
My Health Record to transform health care
25 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian Digital Health Agency CEO Tim Kelsey has detailed the progress and key targets of the My Heath Record digital health records project.
NZ Govt launches major algorithm review
24 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand will review the government's use of algorithms to guide policymaking and establish consistent guidelines for agencies.
NSW Govt developing data usage guidelines
22 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe digital.nsw digital government transformation portal will soon add new online resources aimed at helping agencies more effectively collect, share and utilise data.
Smart cities need integrated strategies
18 May, 2018 by Kevin Noonan and Isabel Freire, Ovum | Supplied by: Ovum Pty LtdIntegrated 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.
$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.
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.
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.
