Industry News
DTA to manage data.gov.au and NationalMap
The Digital Transformation Agency will take over the management of the data.gov.au and NationalMap data platforms from PM&C. [ + ]
Victorian hospitals aim to prevent cyber attack
A new cybersecurity trial is being launched in Victorian hospitals, aimed at keeping them safe from hackers. [ + ]
Metro North adopts Nutanix cloud platform
Queensland's Metro North Hospital and Health Service has achieved cost savings and IT capacity improvements through the adoption of the Nutanix enterprise cloud platform. [ + ]
Nutanix hybrid cloud strategy adopted by Palmerston North
Palmerston North City Council is working with Nutanix to minimise its outage risk and develop a hybrid cloud strategy. [ + ]
NT developing Digital Territory Strategy
The NT Government is currently developing a five-year digital strategy with goals including bridging the digital divide, improving ICT skills and restoring trust in government. [ + ]
Smartrider ticketing system updated by WA Goverment
Transperth's cashless ticketing system, Smartrider, will be upgraded to improve security and make it more user-friendly. [ + ]
ACT goes with Chromebooks for schools
The ACT Government will supply free Chromebook devices to all ACT public high school and college students, beginning next year. [ + ]
Vic grants Civica $200m managed services deal
The Victorian government has awarded Civica a five-year, $200 million contract to provide managed services for the administration of the state's new centralised fines system. [ + ]
OAIC privacy videos for APS staff
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released a series of videos for government agencies to use during staff induction and training. [ + ]
NZ patient portal uptake booms
The number of New Zealanders signing up for a patient portal at their general practice has more than doubled over the last year. [ + ]
DHS revamps website to boost usability
The Department of Human Services worked in consultation with the Digital Transformation Agency to develop and launch a revamped website with a range of usability improvements. [ + ]
LiDAR 3D mapping conducted in Northland
3D aerial mapping conducted in Northland will attract up to $800,000 in funding from the New Zealand government. [ + ]
Security start-ups take part in GovPitch
The government's first GovPitch session allowed homegrown cybersecurity start-ups to pitch their ideas to APS decision-makers. [ + ]
IP Australia modernising ICT systems
IP Australia's 2020 ICT Strategy will involve modernising both its internally and externally facing ICT systems and services. [ + ]
EVP technology improves emergency response in Cairns
Faster emergency response times have been enabled in Cairns, due to the implementation of an emergency vehicle priority (EVP) system at multiple intersections. [ + ]
