Industry News
ADHA names outgoing COO, Bettina McMahon, interim CEO
The Australian Digital Health Agency has found its interim CEO in outgoing Chief Operating Officer Bettina McMahon. [ + ]
VEC adopting Microsoft's cloud platforms
The Victorian Electoral Commission is migrating its key systems and processes to Microsoft Azure, Office 365 and Dynamics 365. [ + ]
NSW adds Vault Cloud to Silverwater data centre
The NSW Government has switched on equipment from Vault Cloud at its Silverwater government data centre, enabling secure connectivity to the Vault Cloud GovDC. [ + ]
DTA launches preview of fourth TDIF release
The Digital Transformation Agency has opened the fourth iteration of the government's Trusted Digital Identity Framework to public consultation. [ + ]
Cybersecurity tops priority list for US state CIOs
Cybersecurity will remain the top priority for US state CIOs for the seventh year in a row next year, according to a national survey. [ + ]
DTA pursues API approach to data sharing
The Digital Transformation Agency has abandoned plans to develop a data exchange platform in favour of an API-led approach using the new NAPIDS. [ + ]
NSW PSC to trial digital skills uplift program
New South Wales' Public Service Commission is seeking contributions of content that can be used to help develop public servants' digital skills. [ + ]
ADHA CEO steps down
The Australian Digital Health Agency will conduct a search for a new CEO to replace Tim Kelsey, who is resigning from the position early next year. [ + ]
WA digitses state 'treasures' for online viewing
Internet users worldwide can now access WA's treasures from the comfort of their homes via a new digital portal. [ + ]
DTA to publish updated Style Manual in 2020
The DTA plans to publish an update to the 20-year-old Australian Government Style Manual next year, including material on new digital platforms. [ + ]
Digital Transformation Strategy hits first anniversary
The DTA has published the Year One update covering progress with the implementation of the government-wide Digital Transformation Strategy. [ + ]
Infosys to digitise Australia's welfare entitlements
Services Australia has contracted Infosys to transform the entitlement calculation engine underpinning Australia's welfare system. [ + ]
ONDC to hold data reform webinar in Dec
The Office of the National Data Commissioner will hold a webinar in December to discuss feedback from consultations on the planned public sector data reforms. [ + ]
ADHA holds summit to help draft digital health roadmap
Health experts from across Australia convened last week to collaborate on a draft roadmap for equipping Australia's health workforce for a digital future. [ + ]
OVIC publishes updated privacy principle guidelines
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has published updated guidelines for applying the state's Information Privacy Principles. [ + ]
