Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Shark Tank's Baxter named Qld chief entrepreneur
Investor and tech company founder Steve Baxter has been selected to take over from Mark Sowerby as Queensland's Chief Entrepreneur. [ + ]
ACT aims to move 80% of workloads to cloud
Cloud computing will provide the foundation for the ACT government's digital strategy, with the territory using Microsoft Azure and other services to slash costs and streamline operations. [ + ]
