Industry News
Tasmanian agencies transition to new comms network
Eight Tasmanian response agencies will transition to the Tasmanian Government Radio Network (TasGRN) in July. [ + ]
UniSA helping to protect Defence against bio threats
UniSA is leading a project involving exploring the potential of consumer wearable devices to protect defence personnel against biological and chemical threats. [ + ]
AI helping to track climate patterns
New research by Monash University is using social media data gathered over a 10-year period to better understand environmental events. [ + ]
Transdev's cloud-first approach
Public transportation network operator Transdev is employing a cloud-first approach to manage technological obsolescence. [ + ]
ACT Govt confirms security breach
The ACT Government has confirmed it is responding to a security breach. [ + ]
Local virtual data centre to boost data sovereignty
Deployment of a new local virtual data centre will help government agencies and organisations comply with data sovereignty requirements. [ + ]
Kinetic IT lands $50m ATO contract
The ATO has selected Kinetic IT as its lead enterprise service management partner. [ + ]
Acer ANZ lands Queensland DoE contract
Acer ANZ willy supply 12,000 notebooks to Queensland teachers under the Computers for Teachers program. [ + ]
AIIA urges industry and government collaboration on AI
The AIIA is urging the federal government to collaborate with industry to take a responsible and effective regulatory approach to AI. [ + ]
Bodyworn video helps deliver rescue and emergency services
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand Search and Rescue is using Motorola Solutions' technologies to deliver rescue and emergency services throughout New Zealand. [ + ]
Gartner forecasts govt IT spending to grow 8.4%
Gartner says local government spending will follow global trends and reach almost AU$17 billion this year. [ + ]
Industry calls for govt leadership in tough economic times
Escalating operating costs have been flagged as the key challenge this year for Australian business leaders, according to data from a new research report. [ + ]
NZ game development rebate welcomed
The New Zealand Game Developers Association has welcomed the government's budget decision to support the sector. [ + ]
Riverina council tech upgrade to deliver for community
Edward River Council in NSW's Riverina region is delivering a better customer experience and working more efficiently, thanks to a tech upgrade. [ + ]
Grant to boost critical minerals sector
The federal government will provide a $1.9 million boost to Australia's critical mineral capabilities. [ + ]