Industry News
AIIA encouraged by government agency guidance
The AIIA says the new interim guidance for government agencies regarding the use and implementation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is on target. [ + ]
NEC founding digital government Centre of Excellence in Perth
NEC Australia has chosen Perth as the location for its new Australian Centre of Excellence in digital government. [ + ]
Michael Davis joins Macquarie Government
Macquarie Technology Group alumnus Michael Davis has returned to the group to become Head of Federal Government at Macquarie Government. [ + ]
Govt should play a role in mobile security: Zimperium
Mobile security platform provider Zimperium is calling for governments and local councils to share responsibility for protecting residents in the digital world. [ + ]
VMware Aria achieves PROTECTED IRAP status
A range of VMware Aria services has been independently assessed by an IRAP assessor and achieved PROTECTED status. [ + ]
Flinders scientists use AI to protect critical infrastructure
Researchers from Flinders University and Brazil have developed an AI model aimed at better protecting critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. [ + ]
Magentus appoints new APAC leader
Health technology company Magentus has appointed Christopher Ladds, who helped implement My Health Record, as its new CEO for the APAC region. [ + ]
Logan City Council funding FTTP upgrade
Logan City Council and the Queensland Government are progressing a project to upgrade more than 350 properties in the Queensland city with FTTP. [ + ]
NSW Cyber Hub, Palo Alto host cyber career day
The NSW Cyber Hub has collaborated with Palo Alto Networks on an initiative aimed at encouraging more NSW students to consider cybersecurity careers. [ + ]
George Town Council to implement preconfigured ERP solution
Tasmania's George Town Council has partnered with ReadyTech to implement its Ready Community ERP solution. [ + ]
SA Government backs national iAwards
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has secured a new major sponsor of its annual iAwards. [ + ]
Women in AI celebrated
The NSW Department of Customer Service has congratulated winners of the 2023 Women in Artificial Intelligence Awards. [ + ]
Public sector more attractive to workers than private
A changing economic landscape and job market has seen public sector positions regarded as more attractive by Australian workers seeking stability. [ + ]
City of Subiaco upgrades key IT systems
The City of Subiaco in Perth will commence the phased rollout of a single enterprise resource planning platform in December. [ + ]
PHAA wants regulations on automated junk food delivery
The Public Health Association of Australia is urging policymakers to step in to mitigate the potential harms involved with autonomous junk food deliveries. [ + ]
