Industry News
Jump in councils ready to invest in technology
Local governments are likely to invest more in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technologies than ever before in 2023 based on new research. [ + ]
Digital Readiness Index 2022: Australia must accelerate
The Australian Digital Readiness Index 2022 captures the opportunities that digital capabilities and investments create in a country, state or territory. [ + ]
SA Health Splunk deployment recognised
SA Health has received the Splunk Asia Pacific Innovation Award for Best Practice. [ + ]
ANU to map Australia's telecommunications resilience
A first-of-its kind project led by The Australian National University (ANU) will holistically map the resilience of Australia's telecommunications sector. [ + ]
Tech upgrade delivers lift in council services
Bass Coast Shire Council has bolstered council services by almost seven times via a tech upgrade. [ + ]
Fire and Rescue NSW implements online training solution
Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) has chosen Vertel, Australia and Beaconsim to deliver enhanced training for first responders. [ + ]
Queensland taps Teletrac Navman for smart OBM
Teletrac Navman will assist Queensland in the transition to the use of new technologies for heavy vehicles used to assist in road maintenance planning. [ + ]
Tuvalu could become first digital-only nation
The Tuvalu Government plans to create a full digital twin of the country on the metaverse to safeguard against the prospect of it disappearing under water. [ + ]
Partnership wins major public safety network deal in NZ
Tait Communications and Kordia have won a contract to build and maintain a secure digital land mobile radio communications network across New Zealand. [ + ]
ACT announces mobile phone camera detection program
Mobile phone detection cameras will be installed on the ACT's roads next year to reduce driver distraction and make the roads safer for all Canberrans. [ + ]
DTA transforms government ICT procurement
The DTA has partnered with ServiceNow to transform government ICT procurement, making it faster, easier and complete with built-in compliance controls. [ + ]
Zoom completes IRAP security assessment
Zoom has completed an Australian Information Security Registered Assessor Program (IRAP) assessment. [ + ]
AMTA applauds planning reforms
AMTA CEO Louise Hyland has welcomed the Victorian Government's approval of the VC226 Amendment. [ + ]
Oracle renews Framework Agreement with NZ Govt
The New Zealand Government has renewed its all-of-government Software Framework Agreement with Oracle for secure cloud and technology services. [ + ]
ARQ Group achieves AWS Smart City Competency
ARQ Group has achieved AWS Smart City Competency, recognising its technical expertise and proven track record of delivering smart city use cases. [ + ]