DTA taps Vault Systems to host Govpass
07 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingASD-certified cloud service provider Vault Systems has secured the deal to host the Govpass unified digital identity platform under development at the Digital Transformation Agency.
NAA Digital Excellence awards open for application
06 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCommonwealth agencies have been invited to submit applications for the National Archives of Australia 2018 Awards for Digital Excellence.
56% of Aussies dissatisfied with govt digital services
06 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDespite significant investment in digital transformation, many Australians remain unhappy with the public sector's digital service offerings.
Govt engaged in $7.2bn worth of large IT projects
26 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA DTA audit has revealed that there are 72 IT projects worth more than $10 million taking place across the Commonwealth.
NSW taps Data Republic for data marketplace
23 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government will use Data Republic's Senate platform to enable secure information sharing through a planned new data marketplace.
Canberra's new 'strategic' SAP deal
23 October, 2017 by Jonathan NallyA new 'strategic arrangement' with SAP Australia aims simplify the federal government's IT procurement and achieve significant cost savings.
Victorian Government introduces data sharing Bill
23 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingProposed legislation would provide a framework for information sharing across Victorian Government agencies to improve policy and service planning.
WA urged to develop WoG data linkage policy
13 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAn expert panel has advised the government to implement reforms to its data linkage processes in the short term, and work towards a whole-of-government approach in the long term.
Facebook not the place for disaster alerts: Bundy council
09 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFollowing record rainfall and flooding, Bundaberg's council has urged residents to use official sources rather than social media to obtain information and disaster alerts.
Standards for Govpass digital ID under construction
09 October, 2017A framework of standards is being implemented to develop a nationally consistent approach to online identity in Australia.
People-first approach to innovation
05 October, 2017 by Anna Lee-Renwick, Director, hatchd | Supplied by: hatchdUser-centred design is vital to inspiring innovation within government projects, says hatchd's Anna Lee-Renwick.
E-health needs to be about people, not tech
02 October, 2017 by Kathleen O’Brien*Funding alone will not usher in the next wave of digital innovation in health care, argues SAP Hybris’s Kathleen O’Brien.
Central Coast black spots to be covered
28 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal and NSW Governments are jointly funding a $16m project to improve mobile coverage for commuters on the Central Coast rail line between Wyong and Hornsby.
ICT approaches for productivity gain
25 September, 2017 by Peter Hawkins* | Supplied by: ModisImproving front-office digitisation, interagency communications and user-centric software architecture are key to boosting public sector productivity.
Tackling the digital transformation 'hype' to drive results
22 September, 2017 by Andrew Martin, VP APJ Zerto | Supplied by: Zerto Aus Pty Ltd'Digital transformation' has become a major buzzword in recent years with organisations around the globe continuing to invest heavily in major transformation initiatives focused on integrating digital technologies such as social, mobile, analytics and cloud.
