Industry News
LGAQ annual conference starts next week
The 121st Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference will be held from 16–18 October. [ + ]
VicRoads digital workspace created by Unisys
VicRoads and Unisys will work together to create a hybrid cloud-based digital workspace for VicRoad's 3500-strong workforce. [ + ]
OAIC wins international privacy awards
Its 2015 Ashley Madison data breach investigation has seen the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner jointly win two prestigious awards. [ + ]
My Health Record obligations made clearer
The federal government's My Health Record now has accompanying resources to help healthcare providers understand their obligations. [ + ]
Digital support for mental health now available
A new mental health gateway has just been launched by the federal government. [ + ]
Govt funds improved data connectivity in regional NSW
Poor mobile and slow internet coverage are two of the biggest issues faced by people living in regional and remote NSW. [ + ]
WA shire using Whispir to engage with community
The Shire of Kellerberrin in Western Australia is using the Whispir cloud communications platform to better engage its constituents and contractors. [ + ]
Central Coast black spots to be covered
The federal and NSW Governments are jointly funding a $16m project to improve mobile coverage for commuters on the Central Coast rail line between Wyong and Hornsby. [ + ]
DTA's Women in IT coaching program starts soon
The Digital Transformation Agency is taking nominations for its 2018 Women in IT EL1 coaching program for female executive level 1 APS staff. [ + ]
Macquarie Government cleared to handle sensitive data
Macquarie Government has completed the accreditation process for the ASD's highest level of certification for public cloud services for government customers. [ + ]
Govt to invest $50m in cybersecurity CRC
The federal government and 25 industry, research and government partners will provide a total of $139 million for a new cooperative research centre on cybersecurity. [ + ]
Updated ABS app now available
The ABS Stats app has been updated for Android and iOS. [ + ]
IP Australia automates with Pegasystems
Pega Robotic Automation has been adopted by IP Australia to improve its customer experience. [ + ]
ASIC launches data strategy
ASIC's new data strategy outlines completed and planned initiatives to improve the way the regulator captures, shares and uses data, including through the establishment of a chief data office. [ + ]
War begins on cyber threats
The first Cyber War Games is being hosted by the federal government. [ + ]