Industry News
Australian Digital Health Agency appoints new CEO
Amanda Cattermole PSM has been appointed as CEO of the Australian Digital Health Agency and will commence her new role on 29 September 2020. [ + ]
Overhaul for Tasmanian metro ticketing system
The Tasmanian Government is calling for expressions of interest in developing a new ticketing system for Metro Tasmania, as it moves towards state-wide ticketing. [ + ]
DTA debuts Telecommunications Marketplace
The Digital Transformation Agency has launched a new whole-of-Australian-government procurement portal for telecommunications and related services. [ + ]
OAIC releases Corporate Plan, prioritises right to privacy
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released its corporate plan for 2020–21 to help increase public trust in data protection. [ + ]
Research explores Australian public attitudes towards AI
A national survey from Monash University has found that Australians are largely positive about the use of AI in society, but concerns remain about privacy. [ + ]
Digital ministers discuss COVID-19 recovery
The second National Meeting of Digital Economy and Technology Ministers covered how to help businesses pursue COVID-19 recovery through digital transformation. [ + ]
Better balance needed for human-centric digitalisation
Design studio Mentally Friendly has urged the government to embrace better balance in a post-COVID world, to build more human-centric digital services. [ + ]
iThink shortlisted for 2020 Ashton Media CX Awards
iThink (WA Public Sector) has been nominated under the 'Excellence in Public Sector: The Citizen Experience' category at the 2020 CX Awards. [ + ]
National Blockchain Roadmap working groups formed
The Department of Industry has announced the make-up of the first two of four planned specialised National Blockchain Roadmap working groups. [ + ]
WA Water Corporation expands Operational Technology team
The WA Water Corporation has brought a further 22 specialist technology roles in-house, as part of the expansion of its OT maintenance and support team. [ + ]
Air Force explores virtual reality with Microsoft HoloLens
With COVID-19 restrictions preventing international travel, the RAAF Base Amberley is using Microsoft HoloLens devices to work with US-based Boeing technicians. [ + ]
Large-scale hackathon returns in October 2020
Ethical hackers and investigators will reconvene across the country in 2020 for the National Missing Persons Hackathon, now an entirely online event. [ + ]
Australia to host Women in AI Awards in 2021
Following the inaugural Women in AI Awards in Paris in 2019, Australia will host the WAI Awards in 2021 for Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
DATAPOD wins $20m Defence contract
DATAPOD has secured a $20m contract to deliver modular, rapidly deployable data centre equipment to Defence. [ + ]
Next-generation policing with Crime and Intelligence Command
A new state Crime and Intelligence Command will help Tasmania Police investigate criminal activity, focusing on cybercrime and organised crime. [ + ]
