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Smart streetlight install base to hit 73m by 2026
The global smart streetlight install base is on track to reach 73m by 2026, unlocking more opportunities for cities and utility companies to develop additional revenue-generating services. [ + ]
Canberra releases Cities Performance Framework interim report
A project designed to support a collaborative and evidence-based approach across governments has been launched by Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor. [ + ]
FREE passes to Tech in Govt, 1–2 August 2017!
We're giving away 10 FREE passes to the Technology in Government Summit, Australia's premier event bringing together government and business. [ + ]
Vic govt learns from Estonia on DX
Victoria's special minister for state, Gavin Jennings, has visited Estonia to explore how its rapid digital transformation can be applied to the state's own digital government initiatives. [ + ]
OPM has failed to address security vetting processes
More than two years after a major data breach exposed the personal information of over 20 million government workers, the US Office of Personnel Management still hasn't addressed deficiencies in its security authorisation processes. [ + ]
Councils pressed to transform despite limited resources
Australia's local councils are under mounting pressure to pursue digital transformation to improve service delivery, despite struggling with limited resources. [ + ]
New smart communities code created
A smart communities code is being developed by Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). [ + ]
Medicare details of all Australians for sale on dark web
The government and AFP are investigating reports that the Medicare card numbers of all Australians can be purchased on request over the dark web for the equivalent of around $30. [ + ]
NSW announces open data Budget
Key financial information for NSW's latest Budget is online as open data, with plans to launch a portal for accessing state government open data later this year. [ + ]
Self-service solution can save millions
A 'citizen self-service' approach can help Australian governments save millions of dollars per year. [ + ]
Building cities of the future
Local governments around Australia are implementing strategic plans to place themselves at the forefront of the smart cities revolution. [ + ]
Delivering safer, more efficient cities
A staggering $1.25 billion investment by Hitachi Data Systems will see the company work with Australian governments to tackle urban challenges. [ + ]
Avoiding the turn on, sign in, drop out dilemma
Unmanaged cloud adoption without identity integration can undermine agency governance. [ + ]
Cybersecurity in an all-digital world
It's no secret that we're living in a digital-first world. [ + ]
Government needs to lead in digital
Can the federal government gain the trust of the public and start leading the way in digital services? [ + ]
