Industry News
Qld payroll project on track for end-2018 completion
The Queensland government has rejected reports claiming that a project to overhaul the payroll system for four government agencies is significantly behind schedule, stating that the program is back on track for completion by the end of next year. [ + ]
Qld police receive QLite capability
A new QLite capability has been rolled out for Queensland police officers, meaning they will not need to spend as much time behind their desks. [ + ]
DTA working on secure cloud strategy
The Digital Transformation Agency wants to encourage adoption of secure and reliable cloud services among government departments. [ + ]
SmartStart awarded for innovation
The SmartStart program, run by the Department of Internal Affairs, has been awarded for its excellence in innovation and communication. [ + ]
Reference group developed for cities policy
A Cities Reference Group has been established to advise the federal government on cities policy. [ + ]
Website helps flood victims rebuild
A new tool designed to help flood-affected residents in the Northern Rivers has been launched by the NSW Government. [ + ]
NZ establishes its own CERT
New Zealand's new dedicated computer emergency response team (CERT) will act as the centrepiece of the nation's cybersecurity architecture. [ + ]
Queensland residents receive telehealth consultations
The convenience of telehealth is making consultations easier for patients in the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. [ + ]
Open source is changing the build or buy question
When weighing whether to build or buy IT, government departments should consider whether the use of open source software changes the equation, US Social Security Administration CIO Rob Klopp said. [ + ]
Qld's digital map to aid cyclone recovery
Queensland scientists have developed an online map designed to help assess and aid in recovery efforts for agricultural land damaged by Cyclone Debbie. [ + ]
Victoria Police awards Motorola a $50m mobility deal
A consortium consisting of Motorola Solutions Australia, Optus and CompNow will supply over 10,000 iPhones and iPads, as well as managed mobility services, to Victoria Police. [ + ]
FITARA should be expanded to Defense: report
Technology experts have recommended that the US government require the Defense Department to comply with the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA). [ + ]
NZ's Customs Service completes trade portal
NZ's Customs Service and Ministry for Primary Industries have put the finishing touches on the nation's Trade Single Window one-stop import and export management portal. [ + ]
SA's LGA to propose a local govt lighting company
South Australia's Local Governments Association is encouraging the state's councils to move to LED street lighting, and to own and manage the assets themselves rather than contracting with SA Power Networks. [ + ]
Smart cities require smart collaboration: Taylor
Assistant Minister for Cities Angus Taylor has detailed the government's various smart city related initiatives, which have the common goal of fostering collaboration between all levels of government and the private sector. [ + ]
