Victoria launches VicFreeWiFi pilot
21 December, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Victorian Government has commenced a pilot of its new VicFreeWiFi network in Ballarat and Bendigo, with plans for a launch in the Melbourne CBD in early 2016.
VVCS trialling veteran counselling over Skype
14 December, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's Veterans and Veterans' Families Counselling Service has launched a pilot offering mental health counselling services over Skype video or audio links.
Mobile-friendly web makeover boosts user experience
09 December, 2015A complete website revamp has improved usability, traffic and overall user experience for clients of humanitarian organisation AMES Australia.
Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones
07 December, 2015Microsoft has added the Lumia 950 and 950 XL to its Lumia portfolio of mobile devices featuring Windows 10, enabling a seamless transition across Windows devices.
Seeing around corners — context-aware applications
16 November, 2015 by Graeme Stanley, Public Safety Solutions Architect, Motorola SolutionsNew, intelligent technology that helps first responders work more efficiently and safely will make a fundamental difference in today's public safety environment.
UC boosts service and savings for councils
12 November, 2015 by Jamie Romanin, Managing Director, ANZ, ShoreTelLocal councils are finding more and more reasons to adopt unified communications and voice over IP, to improve the bottom line as well as staff and customer satisfaction.
DIBP awards $115m contract to Optus Business
05 November, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe newly merged Department of Immigration and Border Protection has handed Optus Business a three-year contract to integrate the formerly separate communications networks of the departments of Customs and Immigration.
A new approach to digital evidence management
05 November, 2015 by Nathan Sawtell*The combination of body worn video and private-sector cloud-based software services is transforming safety agencies' ability to focus on their core missions.
The emergency spectrum squeeze
02 November, 2015 by David BraueAt the same time as the airwaves are become increasingly crowded, so too is the emergency services' growing need for mobile data becoming acute.
Telstra, NT govt to improve telecom services in remote areas
21 October, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra has announced a three-year agreement with the Northern Territory government to bring mobile and potentially fixed-line services to remote NT communities.
Telstra named Medibank's sole telecom provider
22 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra has won a three-year contract to provide all the telecom services for Medibank Private, including enterprise mobility and collaborative communications services.
Government to overhaul spectrum legislation
26 August, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government will implement all key recommendations of a review aimed at simplifying and standardising the approach to managing and allocating spectrum to telcos, broadcasters and others.
The mobility revolution continues: A GTR roundtable
19 December, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffWith the mobile revolution fully underway, mobile apps are now coming into their own as major drivers for change. Mobility has become transformative.
Gold Coast smartphone app hands power to the people
14 October, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffA smartphone app now in use within the City of Gold Coast is helping residents clean up the streets by reporting everything from graffiti to lost trolleys.
Emergency services eye fast wireless
21 March, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffEmergency-services organisations are exploring potential uses for fast new wireless technologies – but can the networks keep up?
