Industry News
DTA's ethical hackers at work
The Digital Transformation Agency's team of ethical hackers works closely with developers to nip potential security issues in the bud. [ + ]
DTA to launch Govpass verification service
The Digital Transformation Agency's planned Govpass service will act as a single authenticator for multiple government online services. [ + ]
Over 20,000 NSW digital licences since Nov
Some 14,000 hospitality workers and thousands of recreational fishers have been allocated digital licences since the launch of the licences in November. [ + ]
Smart cities funding available to councils
The federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs program is now available to local councils. [ + ]
Restoring power grids after cyber attacks
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is implementing technology designed to cut off attackers and help set the stage to restore power the grid after a cyber attack. [ + ]
GovDC Marketplace conference in September
The NSW Government will hold its GovDC Marketplace Event 2017 in Waverley on 14 September and is taking registrations of interest from potential delegates and sponsors. [ + ]
Police robots protect officers and community
An upgraded Queensland Police Service robot has been implemented to improve community and officer safety. [ + ]
SA Gov emergency website receives upgrade
An upgrade has been carried out on the South Australian Government emergency website. [ + ]
Empired chosen for WA's GovNext-ICT
Empired wins $15m exclusive role within the NEC consortium supplying services for the Western Australian Government's GovNext-ICT project. [ + ]
ACT launches interactive mowing map
The ACT Government has launched a new interactive map to give the public a chance to keep track of mowing activity across Canberra and keep them informed about any delays to the schedule. [ + ]
New IT payment system implemented by government
The IT systems that support health, aged care and veterans' payments will be replaced by the federal government. [ + ]
Terror financiers and money launderers targeted by alliance
An alliance has been launched by AUSTRAC, designed to fight against serious financial crime. [ + ]
US Dept of State saves US$50m in IT
The US Department of State has cut over US$50m from its IT costs since adopting the principles of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act. [ + ]
Victorian paramedics receive virtual reality training
Virtual reality training will be provided to Victorian paramedics, in an effort to better protect them from violence when responding to an emergency. [ + ]
Shipping safety tool developed by LINZ
A new tool for shipping safety has been developed by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). [ + ]
