Industry News
NT ICAC Commissioner issues statement on allegations of impropriety
The NT's new Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, Michael Riches, will fully investigate allegations of impropriety by his office. [ + ]
$40m funding to support smart places tech trials
Local councils and other place owners are encouraged to submit smart technology proposals via the Smart Places Acceleration Program. [ + ]
Using data to assess reactions to COVID-19 lockdowns
Defence scientists are developing tools to assess how a society is likely to react to COVID-19 lockdowns. [ + ]
Leading the way in AI
The government’s $124m AI Action Plan is aimed at positioning Australia as an AI leader and improving the lives of all residents, according to Senator Jane Hume [ + ]
Top 30 routinely exploited vulnerabilities: ACSC, allies
The Australian Cyber Security Centre and allies have released a joint cybersecurity advisory, highlighting the top 30 CVEs routinely exploited by cyber actors. [ + ]
Vic public health agencies to roll out IRIS for Health
The South West Alliance of Rural Health and Barwon Health will deploy the InterSystems' data platform to create a real-time analytics repository. [ + ]
Digital dashboards to deliver reliable data for Vic hospitals
The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre has announced a $2.1 million project to deliver real-time patient data through digital dashboards. [ + ]
NSW agencies urged to improve disclosure compliance
An IPC review of 10 years of operation of NSW's right to information legislation has found that agencies remain poorly compliant with open access requirements [ + ]
New critical comms tech workshops launched
The Comms Connect team have announced new dates between August and October for their popular online technical workshops. [ + ]
NSW Govt creates 18-member digital ID advisory council
The NSW Government has established a Digital Identity Ministerial Advisory Council (DIMAC), which will advise on a strategic direction and roadmap for digital identity in the state. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
