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Connectivity is key for data centre effectiveness
For a department more accustomed to controlling borders, breaking down barriers in connectivity was the key to improving data centre efficiency. [ + ]
92% of GPs have signed up to My Health Record
More than nine in 10 general practitioners and more than four in five pharmacies across Australia have registered for the My Health Record system. [ + ]
Construction of Switching on Darwin complete
The construction phase of the $10m smart city project, including the deployment of new CCTV cameras and LED streetlights, is now complete. [ + ]
Vic selects Spirit Telecom for Morwell broadband
The Victorian Government has awarded Spirit Telecom its second grant under the Connecting Regional Communities program. [ + ]
A more meaningful workplace with automation
Rather than fearing it, it's critical for organisations to recognise the role RPA plays in growing and engaging the workplace, says Tim Ebbeck. [ + ]
Morrison announces Services Australia
The Prime Minister has revealed plans to establish Services Australia, a new organisation within the DHS tasked with overhauling government service delivery. [ + ]
Paul Fletcher named Minister of Communications
The former Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications is returning to the department to take up the top job. [ + ]
Culture, change and trust in government innovation
Building resilient and adaptable teams, dealing with change and earning trust are essential for success, says Marija Maher, COO of the Victorian Ombudsman office. [ + ]
NSW appoints new security chief
The NSW Government has established Cyber Security NSW within the state's Department of Customer Service, and appointed a Chief Cyber Security Officer to lead it. [ + ]
Smart city traffic tech market to hit $2.9bn in 2019
Spending on smart city traffic technologies is increasing quickly as cities seek to ease congestion and lower vehicle emission footprints. [ + ]
The waiting game — has it paid off?
A slow initial uptake has positioned local government to leapfrog ahead on the cloud journey. [ + ]
Cloud becoming a reality for more government agencies
Australian Government agencies should stop being hamstrung by legacy vendor relationships and instead in-source and own their innovation capabilities. [ + ]
Witchdoctors, data analytics and trust
Tell your own story, interpret your own data, create the lens yourself and, above all else, be a trusted source, says LGAQ's Greg Hallam. [ + ]
Victorian e-waste ban rapidly approaching
The Victorian Government will ban e-waste from the state's landfill, prohibiting the disposal of devices in any household bins, starting on 1 July. [ + ]
ACT rolls out IT upgrades for health services
The ACT public health system is rolling out new digital technologies designed to improve safety, efficiency and patient outcomes. [ + ]
