Better data integration will lead to better outcomes for all, says Duncan McIntyre, Assistant Secretary–Data and Digital, Dept. of Prime Minister and Cabinet. [ + ]

ACT Government agencies are still running outdated servers, have idle active user accounts and are not duplicating critical systems, an audit has found. [ + ]

Top industry groups cooperate to accelerate Australia's smart cities and communities rollout. [ + ]

The new guide will help consultants better understand the foundations and principles of smart cities. [ + ]

The first parts of the proposed Trusted Digital Identity framework — the basis for a single digital identity across Australia — have now been published. [ + ]

Jobs lost to technology, cryptocurrency's longevity and shifting expectations were on the agenda at the World Government Summit. [ + ]

Australian Government websites are among those hacked and hijacked by a coinmining operation. [ + ]

The New Zealand Government is to widen its search for someone to become the country's first chief technology officer. [ + ]

Increased public calls for transparency mean public sector CIOs should strongly consider open source applications. [ + ]

The Digital Transformation Agency's new Secure Cloud Strategy will serve as a starting point for agencies' own customised cloud strategies. [ + ]

Canberra's innovation agenda highlights the need for a smart cities strategy, says the Australian Smart Communities Association. [ + ]

5D data model will combine a 3D above and below ground map with the additional dimensions of date and time. [ + ]

Queensland Police's new Mobile Capability Centre will provide officers with innovative mobile technologies to help perform their daily duties. [ + ]

Federal government websites are failing to achieve accessibility targets. What can be done? [ + ]

A solution based on Microsoft Azure and Office 365 will replace the existing whole-of-government file sharing and collaboration platform. [ + ]