Industry News
Airservices Australia extends contract with Rimini Street
Airservices Australia has engaged Rimini Street to continue to provide support for its mission-critical SAP-based air trafffic services platform. [ + ]
Trove portal receives additional $8m funding
The funding will build on four years of modernisation and digitisation work, totalling $16m, to make it more accessible and user-friendly. [ + ]
APEC to go virtual in NZ in 2021
New Zealand has announced that it will go ahead with hosting the APEC meeting in 2021, but that will it conduct the event using virtual digital platforms. [ + ]
3 in 4 US states plan to implement chatbots
Nearly three in four US state governments have already deployed or are going to employ chatbots to assist with answering questions from residents. [ + ]
IoT Alliance Australia appoints new Chair
AllThingsEncrypted Co-Founder, David Spence, brings more than 25 years' experience in the telecommunications sector. [ + ]
Defence to use Azure to host new ERP platform
The Department of Defence is modernising its ERP systems using Microsoft Azure and SAP/4HANA. [ + ]
Aussies would share data with govt for better service
More than three-quarters (76%) of Australians are willing to share personal data with government in exchange for better services, an Accenture survey suggests. [ + ]
Global partnership to oversee AI ethics
A global government collaboration that includes Australia will ensure future AI applications do not infringe human rights or fundamental freedoms. [ + ]
US CIO Council releases guide for federal IT workforce
The guide explores the demands and risks of working in a rapidly evolving technology and threat landscape. [ + ]
AustCyber seeks NSW Innovation Node manager
Having started the hunt for managers for its new Queensland Cyber Security Innovation Nodes, AustCyber is now also seeking a leader for its NSW node. [ + ]
South Australia launches new apps to improve public transport
Three new apps will replace the unpopular metroMATE app and offer a more user-friendly service. [ + ]
Telehealth consultations surge during COVID-19, says UQ
Medicare data show the spread of telehealth services across general practice, allied health and psychiatry. [ + ]
AustCyber seeks managers for Qld innovation nodes
AustCyber has commenced the recruitment process for managers for two of its three planned Queensland AustCyber innovation nodes. [ + ]
Budding AI experts summoned to solve defence challenges
Selected individuals can gain $20,000 to undertake a three-month AI technology project led by the ADF and the Office of National Security. [ + ]
US govt urged to harmonise cybersecurity regulations
The US National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) has welcomed calls for federal government agencies to harmonise their security regulations. [ + ]
