Industry News
Aussie consumers willing to trade data for personalisation
A new survey has found that 60% of communication service provider consumers will spend more on their telecom and media products if offered personalised experiences. [ + ]
NSW DCS extends partnership with MessageXchange
The NSW Department of Customer Service has extended its partnership with MessageXchange to include electronic data interchange (EDI) as a service. [ + ]
Calix joins $39 million low-carbon research project
Calix has joined a low-carbon research project, which received a $39 million funding boost, to reduce emissions across Australia's heavy industrial processes. [ + ]
ANU appoints former ASIO boss and Commonwealth Secretary
ANU's National Security College (NSC) has appointed two national security and intelligence experts, Dr Heather Smith and Major General Duncan Lewis. [ + ]
Australian orgs among victims of Kaseya attack
Australian organisations are among the victims of a sophisticated ransomware supply chain attack on software provided by Kaseya, a provider of IT and security services for managed service providers. [ + ]
Bushfire and lightning detection tech for Melbourne Water
Axis Communications has partnered with EYEfi to deliver a bushfire monitoring and lightning detection system for Melbourne Water. [ + ]
UNSW researchers develop face match ability test
UNSW Researchers have developed an updated test for measuring the ability of applicants to recognise and match faces across a variety of real-world conditions. [ + ]
Deloitte to deliver govt's digital health gateway
The Australian Digital Health Agency has announced that Deloitte will deliver the first phase of the modernisation of the national digital health infrastructure. [ + ]
Digital transformation a top priority for local government CEOs
Digital transformation was the highest-ranking priority for local government leaders across Australia in a post-COVID world, according to a survey by Davidson. [ + ]
More than 45,000 council workers eligible for paid vaccination leave
More than 45,000 council staff across NSW can take special vaccination leave to get the COVID jab. [ + ]
Australia lacks industrial capability to exploit the economics of AI — report
Australia ranks high in AI research but lacks the industrial capability to fully exploit this research in economic terms, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). [ + ]
Funding boost to foster gender equity in local government
A federal grant of $615,000 over three years will heelp support the development of leadership skills and capabilities for women in local government. [ + ]
DTA to modernise data management with Records365
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has bought the Records365 software from RecordPoint to modernise and streamline their services. [ + ]
WA launches 2021–25 digital strategy
Western Australia's new 'whole-of-government' digital strategy aims to improve service delivery and reduce regulatory burden for people and businesses. [ + ]
IBM expands whole-of-government deal with NSW Govt
IBM has expanded its agreement with the NSW Government to enable access to advanced technologies and services, and drive transformation in health care and education. [ + ]
