Industry News
WoAG information management policy released
The National Archives of Australia has published a new whole-of-Australian-government information management policy that will take effect on 1 Jan. [ + ]
Supporting digital skills development for defence industry
The federal government has released two of its 10 Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Plans, highlighting the importance of information and the cyber domain. [ + ]
Qld to trial fuel cell cars powered by local hydrogen
The Queensland Government will conduct a three-year trial of five Hyundai NEXO fuel cell electric vehicles, powered by locally manufactured hydrogen. [ + ]
New tech helps track mystery COVID-19 cases
A Coronavirus Mystery Case Tracker has been developed in Victoria, to help epidemiologists save time in contact tracing investigations. [ + ]
US state CIOs call for cybersecurity grants
The US National Association of State CIOs has urged Congress to pass a cybersecurity grant program for states in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19. [ + ]
10 million telehealth services provided to rural Australians
Ten million telehealth services have been delivered to 3.2 million Australians in regional and rural communities since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Aussie cyber companies collaborate on training program for ADF
A group of Australian sovereign cyber companies, led by FifthDomain, have created a successful pilot of a fully online cyber training program for the ADF. [ + ]
Event addresses raising blockchain tech awareness among APS
The APS Blockchain Network launch event has addressed several issues pertaining to the use of blockchain technology among the Australian Public Service. [ + ]
The Open Group, ITU team up to develop digital govt strategies
The Open Group and the International Telecommunication Union will team up to accelerate the transformation of public services, for effective use of ICT infrastructure. [ + ]
Australian Government Digital Awards winners announced
The DTA has announced the eight winners of this year's Australian Government Digital Awards, including Services Australia and ASIC. [ + ]
Aussie defence companies urged to apply for AGO Labs program
AGO and FrontierSI have launched a program that offers six contracts valued up to $150,000 each for Australian defence industry companies. [ + ]
ADHA commences digital health overhaul
The Australian Digital Health Agency has launched the first of a series of tenders for a work program aimed at modernising Australia's healthcare infrastructure. [ + ]
Cyber researcher a 'Rising Star' in defence science
Cyber researcher Amy Stringfellow has won the ADM Women in Defence 'Rising Star' award for her research in next-generation technologies. [ + ]
Australian AI sector seizes Defence, ONI opportunity
The Australian AI community has risen to the challenge, following a call for solutions to key security challenges from Defence and the Office of National Intelligence. [ + ]
US federal agencies closing cybersecurity gaps
US federal government agencies have made significant progress implementing the security reforms prioritised by the Trump administration over the past year. [ + ]
