Industry News
DTA enhances Digital Marketplace beta
The Digital Transformation Agency is making enhancements to the Digital Marketplace digital services procurement portal to accommodate requests from registered buyers and sellers. [ + ]
Young Australians encouraged into cybersecurity careers
Academic Centres of Cyber Security Excellence have been approved by the federal government with a view to improving Australia's cybersecurity. [ + ]
Telecommunications legislation to protect national security
The federal government has introduced legislation designed to better protect Australia's telecommunications networks. [ + ]
Department 13 counter-drone on display
The MESMER counter-drone solution will be demonstrated by Department 13 to defence, security and law enforcement personnel. [ + ]
Queensland signs up for satellite scientific hub
Queensland has agreed to partake in the establishment of a scientific hub in Australia to access European satellite data and imagery. [ + ]
NSW to trial on-demand public transport
The NSW Government will commence a trial of on-demand public transport services, dynamically adjusting schedules to demand, as part of the new Future Transport Roadmap strategy. [ + ]
IPWEAQ conference attracts record delegates
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia, Queensland's State Conference is expected to attract record numbers of delegates this November. [ + ]
NSW adds CA to API supplier lists
CA Technologies has been selected to join the NSW Government's basic and advanced API management supplier lists and support the state government's Open Data Policy. [ + ]
Library technology upgraded by City of Sydney
City of Sydney is planning upgrades to its nine libraries over the coming months, implementing radiofrequency technology to streamline the experience of library users. [ + ]
Increased numbers access NZ telehealth service
The NZ national telehealth service has assisted 425,000 citizens since its launch one year ago, according to Health Minister Jonathan Coleman. [ + ]
Awards open for govt agencies
Government agencies have been invited to nominate their digital projects for the National Archives of Australia's latest annual Awards for Digital Excellence. [ + ]
Tas Gov supports TasICT Generations Project
The Tasmanian Government has invested $50,000 in the 2016 Budget TasICT Generations Project, aiming to to redress STEM and ICT skills shortages in the state. [ + ]
IP Australia implements electronic correspondence
IP Australia is rolling out electronic correspondence to improve the experience for users, starting with patent holders and applicants. [ + ]
Capgemini, Accenture vie for welfare system project
The Department of Human Services has shortlisted Capgemini and Accenture for the role of systems integrator for the Welfare Payment Infrastructure Transformation program. [ + ]
Wi-Fi for Tilt Trains and cruise ships
Improved Wi-Fi access has been implemented for tourists and locals in both Queensland and Tasmania. [ + ]
