Industry News
TransGrid, Endeavour Energy join EnergyLab Scaleup Program
TransGrid and Endeavour Energy have partnered with nine late-stage energy startups in EnergyLab's new Scaleup Program cohort, to drive energy sector innovation. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
NZ Govt enhances emergency comms tech with Whispir
A leading New Zealand government department has enlisted Whispir to optimise its emergency response communications for its employees in NZ and offshore. [ + ]
NSW council implements parking fine issuance solution
The Hills Shire Council has implemented an integrated parking compliance technology solution, vCompliance, to streamline parking fine collection management. [ + ]
NSW's Digital Restart Fund gets $500m funding boost
The NSW Government has allocated a further $500m to the Digital Restart Fund. [ + ]
Oracle Cloud helps UK Govt drive public sector efficiencies
Oracle and the UK Government have renewed a memorandum of understanding for the continued use of Oracle's cloud infrastructure and applications. [ + ]
Government releases AI Action Plan
The plan sets out four key focus areas that will help position Australia as a global leader in AI. [ + ]
AGRF deploys enhanced data storage solution
The Australian Genome Research Facility has selected Cloudian's HyperStore as the replacement for its ageing tape backup solution. [ + ]
Industry welcomes NSW Government EV policy
The NSW Government has introduced a suite of reforms, welcomed by AGL Australia, to facilitate the rollout of electric vehicles across the state. [ + ]
UK NHS to unveil COVID-inspired data strategy
The UK National Health Service will soon unveil a new data strategy based on experiences with the rapid sharing and use of health data during COVID-19. [ + ]
Two Aussie scale-ups acquired by US GovTech leader
Granicus has acquired OpenCities and Bang the Table, to extend its reach in Australia and New Zealand and improve its technology for the wider puclic sector. [ + ]
WA embarks on Project Fortify
The Western Australian Government has tapped Data#3 to support Project Fortify, an initiative to improve cybersecurity across the state's public sector. [ + ]
National Police Checks go digital in NSW
The NSW Police Force has established a secure digital service to help organisations obtain criminal history checks for all employees. [ + ]
IT worker defrauds Melton City Council out of $1.6m
An IT contract worker for Melton City Council has been found to have defrauded the council by directing a procurement contract to one of his own companies. [ + ]
Australian Space Awards recognise leading astrophysicist
Astrophysicist Dr Sascha Schediwy has received the overall Excellence award and been named Academic of the Year at the 2021 Australian Space Awards. [ + ]
