Industry News
New police patrol vehicles for Queensland
Queensland Police is rolling out new fit-for-purpose marked District Duty Officer vehicles equipped with the latest technology and 'rumbler' sirens. [ + ]
Millions of jobs on the line: the impact of AI
RIMPA, representing records and information management practictioners, is sounding the alarm as the rise of AI casts an uncertain future and puts jobs at risk. [ + ]
Govt could use procurement to level tech industry
Social enterprise Girl Geek Academy says the government could use its influence to help solve Australia's tech industry inequality. [ + ]
Fault uncovered in camera detection program
Queensland's Transport and Main Roads has commissioned an independent review into the Camera Detected Offence Program. [ + ]
Industry welcomes passing of e-signature laws
Industry has applauded the recent passing of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications and Other Measures) Bill 2023. [ + ]
Monash Uni, AFP launch AI research lab
The new AI for Law Enforcement and Community Safety Lab at Monash University will explore using AI to support a range of law enforcement activities. [ + ]
Residents urged to prepare for emergencies with app
A new app will help residents in Greater Western Sydney mitigate risk in the event of emergency. [ + ]
AWS introduces government-focused guidance
AWS launched a Government Lens for its Well-Architected Framework — a collection of design principles, scenarios and technology-agnostic best practices. [ + ]
EDTX event to focus on emerging tech
The Emerging & Disruptive Technology Expo will connect government, defence, industry and academia with emerging technology providers. [ + ]
Victoria's SWH automates distribution centre
Victoria's South West Healthcare will automate its new Regional Logistics Distribution Centre in Warrnambool. [ + ]
RFDS launches new digital health record
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has launched a new nationwide Aeromedical Electronic Health Record powered by Oracle Autonomous Database. [ + ]
Implementing innovative data strategies a challenge
Chief data officers across the public sector face significant challenges in implementing new and innovative data strategies within their organisations. [ + ]
Okta invests in public sector capability
Okta has announced the appointment of James Enoch as Head of Public Sector and Higher Education for ANZ. [ + ]
Australian homeowners feel unheard by councils
Although more than half of Australian homeowners consider themselves engaged with local councils, only around 35% feel heard, research suggests. [ + ]
Operational intelligence helps meet Victoria's bus plan
Kastoria Bus Lines, which services Melbourne's northwest, has implemented NEC Australia's solution to improve communication and real-time data. [ + ]
