Industry News
City of Melbourne probes possibilities for driverless cars
If driverless vehicles are not properly regulated, negative impacts such as increased traffic congestion and data security concerns may outweigh the benefits. [ + ]
LGA SA to hold communications conference
The Local Government Communications Conference will be themed around reflection, learning and innovation. [ + ]
Guide for EV charging now available
Australia's first guide for electric vehicles has now been released, with instructions for installing EV chargers in Queensland. [ + ]
Ten Gigabit Adelaide connects another customer
The Ten Gigabit Adelaide network, which is being deployed by TPG on behalf of the city council, has connected another major customer. [ + ]
Budget 2018: DTA to begin GovPass trial in Oct
The Digital Transformation Agency will use part of the $92.4m from the Budget to fund a GovPass beta trial of up to eight government services. [ + ]
How safe are driverless cars?
A newly released video is asking the public whether they would travel in an automated vehicle, as industry moves to create a new regulatory system in Australia. [ + ]
DTA publishes content strategy guidance
The Digital Transformation Agency has released guidance aimed at helping all Australian government agencies develop a content strategy. [ + ]
Melbourne innovates to improve disabled access
A competition designed to make the streets of Melbourne more accessible to those with a disability has yielded five innovative solutions. [ + ]
New Zealand still can't find a CTO
The New Zealand Government has opened a new round of recruitment to try to attract someone to the role of the country's first chief technology officer. [ + ]
Smart sensors reduce Adelaide's water leaks
A new network of 400-plus smart sensors spread across Adelaide's CBD has helped SA Water prevent 15 major breaks or water leaks in its first 10 months. [ + ]
Software giants team for digital defence
Accenture and SAP are to develop a new digital solution to help defence and security agencies hasten their digital transformation efforts. [ + ]
Govt opens Round 2 of smart city program
$22 million in co-funding grants is up for grabs under the second round of the federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs program. [ + ]
MobileMuster and Envirostream to improve e-waste recycling
A partnership between MobileMuster and Envirostream will offer councils new recycling bins for mobile phones and other e-waste. [ + ]
Future cities lab launched at UNSW
The City Analytics Lab will improve collaboration among agencies responsible for planning and designing smarter, more livable future cities. [ + ]
IP Australia's 'Alex' tops digital awards
IP Australia's digital assistant 'Alex' was one of the winners in the National Archives of Australia's Digital Excellence Awards. [ + ]
