Industry News
Budgets inhibit US state CIOs from embracing emerging tech
US state government CIOs report budget constraints as the top challenge inhibiting them from further embracing emerging technologies. [ + ]
Government releases updated science and tech priorities
The Australian Government has released the updated National Security Science and Technology Priorities, with a view to strengthen Australia's national security. [ + ]
Winners revealed for MAV Technology Awards for Excellence
The recipients of the MAV Technology Awards for Excellence 2020 have been announced at an online event. [ + ]
Kool heads prevail for Antarctic data management
Dr Johnathan Kool, Manager of the Australian Antarctic Data Centre, has been appointed to Chair the Standing Committee on Antarctic Data Management. [ + ]
Satellite ground station up and running in WA
The first of three Defence satellite ground station projects is now operational in Geraldton, Western Australia, providing real-time logistical information. [ + ]
Celebrate Digital Twin Week with Smart Cities Council
Digital Twin Week is taking place from 19 to 23 October, with the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand showcasing everything about digital twins. [ + ]
Communication and mission system upgrade for RAAF MRTT fleet
Airbus has been selected to develop a Communication and Mission System upgrade for the Royal Australian Air Force's KC-30A MRTT fleet. [ + ]
Australian elections due for IT systems upgrade
The federal government will invest $96.7 million over three years to modernise Australia's key election IT systems. [ + ]
DTA to get new SIAM category
DTA plans to introduce a new category to the Digital Marketplace procurement portal covering the delivery of Service Integration and Management capabilities. [ + ]
ATO signs five contracts worth $233m with Optus Business
The ATO has signed Optus Business to provide fixed and mobile voice, mobile data, SMS, unified comms, collaboration, contact centre and network management services. [ + ]
NSW introduces digital rules engine
The NSW Government aims to modernise the process of complying with state government regulations with the introduction of a rules-as-code platform. [ + ]
DTA boosts career growth for women in digital industry
The DTA has launched a Coaching for Women in Digital Program, to help all EL1 women develop new skills and progress in their digital careers. [ + ]
New computer user interface boosts collection of ISR data
The Wagardi Mission System is a new computer user interface that is designed to help analysts search for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data. [ + ]
$12m boost for TGA to upgrade IT systems
The Therapeutic Goods Administration will commit $12 million into a digital makeover, digitising its business systems and infrastructure. [ + ]
ASD launches annual cyber survey
The Australian Signals Directorate is urging all Commonwealth Government CISOs to respond to its annual cybersecurity survey. [ + ]
