Industry News
Steps to safeguard grant funding applauded
Science & Technology Australia (STA) has responded to the recent review of the Australian Research Council (ARC). [ + ]
Governing the race between the space superpowers
A new publication suggests open communication and international relations should be a focus for space programs. [ + ]
UNSW launches Defence 10x accelerator program
UNSW Sydney has launched a new accelerator program aimed at helping Australian startups commercialise the next generation of defence technologies. [ + ]
Gartner flags 2023's top 10 government tech trends
Gartner has flagged the top 10 government technology trends for 2023, which will guide public sector leaders as they prepare for post-digital government. [ + ]
SmartSat commits $1m to NSW space technology projects
The technology will be tested in space as payloads on the Waratah Seed WS-1 — Australia's first space qualification-focused ride-share mission, later in 2023. [ + ]
ACT Govt launches program to boost cyber workforce
The ACT Government and FifthDomain are engaged in a federal government-supported program to improve and expand the ACT's cybersecurity talent base. [ + ]
NSW's Berrigan Shire Council deploying solar tech
Berrigan Shire Council is deploying modular solar poles designed by PowerStack to power lighting, security and communications for key sites across the shire. [ + ]
Victor Dominello awarded honorary ACS Fellowship
Former NSW Minister for Innovation Victor Dominello has been awarded an honorary ACS Fellowship for his accomplishments as part of the prior government. [ + ]
QLD Govt to help fund VR training lab for resources sector
A newly opened virtual reality training lab in Queensland will help upskill workers for future industry needs without compromising their safety. [ + ]
LED streetlighting change to deliver $3.2m saving
A program to replace inefficient lamps with energy-saving LED streetlighting across seven Western Sydney councils is expected to deliver significant savings. [ + ]
MATTR lands NSW Digital ID project
The NSW Digital ID and Verifiable Credentials program will be supported by MATTR's digital trust platform solutions, MATTR VII and MATTR Pi. [ + ]
Delivering ERP for the City of Salisbury
South Australian LGA the City of Salisbury has selected the ReadyTech enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to drive its digital transformation. [ + ]
UiPath partners with Amelia for AI service desks
UiPath and Amelia have arranged to combine their technological capabilities to create an AI-powered service desk capable of reimagining employee experiences. [ + ]
Australia's public sector vulnerable to attacks
A global survey has found 41% of public sector respondents recognise that their employers have blind spots in their protection, leaving them vulnerable. [ + ]
New deal set to triple local drone production
Local drone manufacturer Carbonix will triple production over the next year, thanks to a new contract with Quickstep Holdings. [ + ]
