Industry News
My Health Record pilot for emergency rooms
The Australian Digital Health Agency has launched a two-year pilot that will see emergency department clinicians provided with valuable initial health information on patients via the My Health Record system. [ + ]
Public sector awarded for tech innovation
The winners of the 2017 Public Sector Innovation Awards have been announced. [ + ]
Adelaide mayor named Aussie GSC3 ambassador
Adelaide Lord Mayor Martin Haese will act as Australia's ambassador to the Global Smart City and Community Coalition, representing the eight Australian member cities. [ + ]
Twitter Day held again for local government
Local Government Twitter Day will be taking place again this year on 1 August. [ + ]
Facebook and tissue sales used to predict virus outbreaks
The New Zealand Ministry of Health is using social media to try and predict outbreaks of infectious viruses. [ + ]
Uni of Adelaide launches Smart Cities Consortium
The University of Adelaide will work with local government and industry on a series of smart city initiatives aimed at using technology to improve the quality of life in the city. [ + ]
DHA and Pharmacy Guild promote 'digital health'
The Australian Digital Health Agency and Pharmacy Guild are joining forces to help community pharmacies become leaders in digital health. [ + ]
Hot DesQ start-ups opt to stay in Qld
The Queensland government's Advance Queensland Hot DesQ program is well underway, with nine out of 10 start-up companies involved opting to stay in the state. [ + ]
TechnologyOne may sue Brisbane for $50m+
TechnologyOne has warned it will commence legal action against the Brisbane City Council if the council follows through with threats to terminate a $122m local government systems contract. [ + ]
Queensland gov goes digital
The Queensland government will automate routine department transactions and implement uniform business systems as part of its digital transformation. [ + ]
SA calls for free public transport Wi-Fi
The South Australia government has called for expressions of interest to operate a free Wi-Fi network on hundreds of buses, trains and trams. [ + ]
New telco competition to benefit consumers: Sims
ACCC Chairman Rod Sims has welcomed the introduction of new competition into the fixed and mobile sectors, stating that the developments can only benefit consumers. [ + ]
Civica helps LMCC in smart city quest
Lake Macquarie City Council (LMCC) and Civica have partnered up to streamline business processes and improve customer experience. [ + ]
SA to develop detailed 3D model of Adelaide CBD
South Australia will invest $2m to develop a detailed digital 3D model of Adelaide's key business areas to help improve its city planning and citizen engagement capabilities. [ + ]
Health system to finally ditch faxes
Fax machines are on their way out, under a to-be-developed nationwide system for healthcare providers to securely communicate with each other electronically. [ + ]
