Industry News
OCR Labs secures TDIF Level 3 accreditation
Identity provider OCR Labs has become the first private company to secure Identity Proofing Level 3 accreditation under the Trusted Digital Identity Framework. [ + ]
Qld Govt co-funds VR experience in tourism boost
The Queensland Government has co-funded upgrades to the Bellingham Maze park on the Sunshine Coast, including new VR experiences for visitors. [ + ]
Digital readiness will drive economic stability
As organisations seek new ways to compete in challenging and often crowded landscapes, automation has become synonymous with business resilience and growth. [ + ]
WYWM launches National Resilience Database
Startup WithYouWithMe has launched a new initiative aimed at connecting government agencies with skilled short-term talent in times of crisis. [ + ]
Spark NZ joins Smart Cities Council
Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) has announced the addition of Spark New Zealand to its member cohort. [ + ]
Kiteworks achieves IRAP certification
Kiteworks has achieved compliance with the Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessed for up to PROTECTED level data classification. [ + ]
Qld's Main Roads to launch digital driver licences
Following a successful pilot of digital driver's licences, Queensland's Main Roads has contracted partner Thales to eventually extend the licence app statewide. [ + ]
Western Power taps TCS to aid digital transformation
WA's Western Power has selected Tata Consultancy Services as its primary systems integrator across multiple operational domains. [ + ]
LaunchVic launches fund to inject $240m into startups
LaunchVic has selected new VC firm V-Ignite to build a $120m fund, which will be distributed to VC firms for matched investments into the state's startups. [ + ]
New tech detects cyber threats by monitoring power use
A new technology designed in Canada aims to protect governments and businesses from cyber attacks by monitoring for unusual power consumption trends. [ + ]
VeroGuard secures Common Criteria certification
Cybersecurity company VeroGuard Systems has become one of just three Australian companies with a Common Criteria certified product on the market. [ + ]
LaunchVic allocates $1.8m for agtech pre-accelerators
The Victorian Government, through LaunchVic, has allocated $1.8m in funding for three pre-accelerator programs for agtech innovators and entrepreneurs. [ + ]
National Space Industry Hub launches in NSW
Technology incubator Cicada Innovations has cut the ribbon on its new NSW Government-supported National Space Industry Hub in Sydney. [ + ]
Queensland to use 'eyes in the sky' to fight crime
New helicopters will increase operational capability and a trial of remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS) will explore the operational enhancements that can be delivered. [ + ]
NSW ensures SMEs get a piece of the procurement pie
The NSW Government is focusing on small and medium businesses to ensure they are in the running for public sector spending. [ + ]