Industry News
Historical maps added to ACTmapi
The ACT government has upgraded its online interactive map to include maps from the 1800s, providing insight into ways the territory has changed with time. [ + ]
Melbourne poised to become first cyber-ready city
The Cyber Victoria program has been launched, as part of an effort to help the state become the first cyber-ready city in Australia. [ + ]
NSW launches digital transformation strategy
The new Designing our Digital Future strategy aims to transform the way technology is used within the NSW government and improve the delivery of digital services for citizens. [ + ]
Robot rubbish collectors on show at CeBIT
CeBIT Australia will showcase traffic drones and a robotic rubbish collection unit from Bega Valley company Slasher Teck. [ + ]
OAIC to develop APS-wide privacy code
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will develop a privacy code that covers the entire Australian Public Service. [ + ]
More Innovation Fund grants available
The second round of the $4 million Fit for the Future Innovation Fund is now open, aimed at boosting digital transformation initiatives at small regional and rural councils. [ + ]
Govt to invest extra $4bn in Data for Health
The federal government will increase the size of its financial participation in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Data for Health initiative, which aims to improve data record keeping in emerging markets. [ + ]
DTA baking privacy into design of Govpass
The Digital Transformation Agency's Jacob Suidgeest has detailed the steps the agency is taking to ensure privacy is built in to the Govpass identity verification system. [ + ]
Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub launched
A repository for information on natural and other disasters, including resources for preparation, response and recovery, has been launched. [ + ]
Qld PSA payroll overhaul needs major intervention
An audit into the project to replace the unsupported payroll system used by Queensland public safety agencies found that the project has been mismanaged and needs "significant intervention" to stay on track. [ + ]
Data#3 helps Sunshine Coast University Hospital go mobile
More than 4200 specialist digital health devices will help Sunshine Coast University Hospital staff be more mobile. [ + ]
New CIO joins ABC
A new chief digital and information officer has been appointed at the ABC. [ + ]
Cybersecurity increased with extra funding for DTA
An additional $10.6 million has been provided by the federal government to improve cybersecurity practices. [ + ]
Extra funding for gov digital delivery
Additional funding is being provided by the federal government for the second stage of its digital transformation agenda. [ + ]
Governments are now top cyber targets
Government is at the top of the list for sectors that are most at risk of cyber attack, alongside finance. [ + ]
