Industry News
New critical comms tech workshops launched
The Comms Connect team have announced new dates between August and October for their popular online technical workshops. [ + ]
Accenture helps transform ADF postings with Pega-powered app
Accenture and Pegasystems have launched a new technology platform, PostingConnect, to help serving ADF members relocate interstate with minimum fuss. [ + ]
City of Geelong modernises operations with Nintex Promapp
The City of Greater Geelong is improving the experience of its employees by mapping organisational-wide processes and creating a process-centric culture. [ + ]
Schneider Electric develops as-a-service micro data centre
Schneider Electric, in partnership with Intelli-Systems, has developed an as-a-service micro data centre for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council. [ + ]
NSW Govt looking for more than 200 digital specialists
The NSW Government is taking steps to deliver world-leading customer service, with a recruitment drive underway to hire more than 200 digital specialists. [ + ]
Concerns about lobbying in the public sector
Lobbying practices and their influence on the public sector came under the microscope at the inaugural Integrity Summit held in Brisbane. [ + ]
Tech-enabled abuse: more needs to be done to improve responsiveness
A new study sheds light on the nature and extent of tech-facilitated abuse in Australia. [ + ]
ePrescriptions rollout ramped up with new tech
Australian pharmacy IT solutions provider Fred IT is using its Programmable Messaging API and Twilio Studio to provide electronic prescriptions to millions of Australians. [ + ]
Workday joins DTA Cloud Marketplace
Workday has been appointed to the Digital Transformation Agency Cloud Marketplace, to provide modern applications for financial management. [ + ]
AIHW wins global award for mapping suicide and self-harm data
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has been selected from more than 300,000 global organisations to receive a GIS award. [ + ]
NSW issues $250K AI grant to improve access to justice
Two AI projects will share $250,000 in funding under the NSW Government's Access to Justice Innovation Fund (AJIF). [ + ]
Ed Santow to lead UTS's responsible tech initiative
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner, Edward Santow, will take up a new position at UTS, starting 1 September 2021. [ + ]
SCC releases ANZ draft Digital Twin Blueprint
The Smart Cities Council has released the draft Australia New Zealand Digital Twin Blueprint. [ + ]
Researchers develop AI tech to enhance solar forecasting methods
Monash University, Worley and Palisade Energy have collaborated to develop a machine that can predict short-term renewable energy generation. [ + ]
Vic to invest $35.2m in digital twin tech
The Victorian Government has announced $35.2 million investment in digital twin technology and spatial innovation over the next three years. [ + ]
