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21st-century government for 21st-century citizens
Smart city implementation works best in cities that develop and adopt a tailored, winnable approach. [ + ]
ACT releases zero emission vehicle action plan
The ACT Government has unveiled a new plan designed to drive adoption of zero emission electric vehicles and e-bikes across Canberra. [ + ]
The public sector's transformational journey
Public sector digital transformation should be seen as a journey rather than a race, says Civica's Richard Fiddis. [ + ]
Don't miss the Women in Leadership roadshows
Public Sector Network's annual Women in Leadership Roadshow is back for its third year to inspire, connect and inform government employees. [ + ]
Cloud is essential if governments are to modernise
With the right cloud strategy, public sector organisations can become more efficient, resilient and responsive. [ + ]
LGAQ to migrate council websites to Jadu Continuum
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) will move more than half of its member council websites to the Jadu Continuum Platform. [ + ]
Global smart cities market to be worth $2.6tn by 2025
Technological advances in areas including AI, robotics and smart electric grids are expected to drive growth in the smart cities market. [ + ]
Government chatbots: five steps to getting it right
Chatbot deployments can be wildly successful or dismal failures, so it pays to avoid the common pitfalls and get it right from the start. [ + ]
NSW DFES selects NEC for SD-WAN
A 12-month contract has been awarded to NEC Australia, which will see it support the NSW Government with SD-WAN technology. [ + ]
Ipswich may go it alone on gigabit broadband
A report commissioned by the City of Ipswich recommends that the council consider intervening to accelerate the availability of gigabit services for the city if the nbn will not be capable of providing them. [ + ]
NYC to boost citywide Wi-Fi protection
Free smartphone app and new security for public Wi-Fi networks are the first steps in a plan to protect citizens online. [ + ]
GovDC's success celebrated at Innovation Show
Consolidating 130 data centres into just 2 in the space of 5 years has paid dividends for the NSW Government. [ + ]
UK begins search for 5G 'city of the future'
The UK will create a '5G city' in a trial of high-speed connectivity to pave the way for a future nationwide 5G rollout. [ + ]
Aussie apps allow faster witness reporting
Two new apps aim to improve the accuracy of crime witness statements and boost the reporting of potential national security threats. [ + ]
Microsoft to upskill 5000 public sector workers
Microsoft has committed to providing a comprehensive cloud skills training program for 5000 workers within Australia's public sector ecosystem. [ + ]
