Industry News
Itree becomes a subsidiary of Objective Corporation
Objective Corporation has announced that Australian software company Itree, a government regtech solution specialist, has become a wholly owned subsidiary. [ + ]
Vault Cloud signs 5-year cloud deal with NSW Govt
Vault Cloud has signed a five-year deal to provide cloud services at negotiated terms to the NSW Government, as well as other Australian governments. [ + ]
QRA develops disaster planning tool for councils
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority has developed an app for councils to improve their disaster planning by identifying the most likely sites at risk. [ + ]
Australia sends virtual conference gear to Pacific Islands
More than 30 Microsoft Surface Hub virtual conferencing systems are being sent to partner security agencies in Pacific Island nations. [ + ]
Cessnock Council goes live with NSW e-planning portal
Cessnock City Council has become the first council in NSW to achieve API-based integration with the state's new Planning Portal. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
