Industry News
Former public servant to lead CSU
Former public servant Renée Leon has been appointed as Charles Sturt University's new Vice-Chancellor. [ + ]
Honeywell Type 1A CSS to support Aus Govt cybersecurity
Honeywell has launched its Type 1A CSS, featuring cybersecurity protection and threat prevention, to enhance cybersecurity measures of the Australian Government. [ + ]
ATO Second Commissioner to present 2021 Pearcey Oration
The 2021 Pearcey Oration, featured in the Victorian Government's DIF2021 Festival, will be presented by Jeremy Hirschhorn, Second Commissioner for the ATO. [ + ]
Data Inventories pilot: calls for APS agencies, staff to participate
The Office of the National Data Commissioner (ONDC) is calling on APS staff, departments and agencies to participate in the Data Inventories Pilot project. [ + ]
Using Spatial Digital Twin tech to track the NSW mouse plague
The NSW Department of Primary Industries is using Spatial Digital Twin technology as an indicator of the extent of mouse activity. [ + ]
Govt reports 34 data breaches, 74% due to human error
Government remained in the top five sector to report data breaches, with 34 breaches over the last six months, according to the OAIC. [ + ]
SA chosen as home of National 5G Industrial Incubation Lab
A new National 5G Industrial Incubation Lab will be established in South Australia. The Lab will create jobs and provide revolutionary industrial 5G applications. [ + ]
WA set to launch its first home-grown satellite into space
A satellite designed and built by students and staff at Curtin University is set to be launched into space on 28 August, aboard the SpaceX mission to the ISS. [ + ]
Vic council implements cloud-based modernisation program
As part of its cloud digital modernisation program, Manningham Council has implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 to enhance its services and customer experience. [ + ]
ICS vulnerabilities spiked 41% in 1H21
The number of reported vulnerabilities in industrial control systems surged 41% to 637 in 1H21, according to industrial IoT security company Claroty. [ + ]
GovHack collaborates with Infosys, Slack for 2021 Hackathon
GovHack will collaborate with information technology company Infosys and software app Slack during its two-day, fully virtual Hackathon competition. [ + ]
Energy sector next to be activated under CDR
The government has released exposure draft legislation that will expand the Consumer Data Right (CDR) to the energy sector. [ + ]
EWS expands to APAC, appoints Australian managing director
EWS, a global innovation consultancy that provides solutions for complex problems, will expand to the Asia Pacific region, with an office based in Canberra. [ + ]
Microsoft for Space Startups Australia launched
Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft for Space Startups Australia, a new supporting program for Australia's budding space startup industry. [ + ]
OCR Labs receives first TDIF accreditation
Identity services provider OCR Labs has become the first private Australian-based identity provider to receive Trusted Digital Identity Framework accreditation. [ + ]
