Industry News
NZ proposes changes to emergency location services
The changes would enable emergency services to locate people in distress even when they have not made a call to the 111 emergency phone number. [ + ]
Victorian Triple Zero operators to gain AI advantage
A new $1.36 million artificial intelligence voice monitoring system will help emergency call-takers identify callers showing signs of cardiac arrest. [ + ]
Bushfire business buying portal goes live
A portal that helps NSW Government agencies choose local businesses for bushfire recovery efforts is now live. [ + ]
US Cyber Command, NSA team to keep elections secure
The US is "laser focused" on securing its election processes from foreign interference, including by using 'hunt forward' operations led by military experts. [ + ]
US report sheds light on electronic records problems
The report identifies gaps in understanding between agencies regarding the requirements for transferring permanent electronic state government records. [ + ]
New student management system to transform Victorian TAFEs
Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute students are set for a more digital and streamlined experience with the implementation of a new student management system. [ + ]
ACT Govt invests $100K in public safety CCTV cameras
The ACT Government has installed four new CCTV cameras at Henry Rolland Park in a $100,000 bid to improve community safety and asset protection. [ + ]
Guided buying a step closer with ProcurePoint's replacement
ProcurePoint, the NSW Government's one-stop shop for agency and department purchasing, is being progressively replaced with buy.nsw. [ + ]
AEC uses Azure Cloud to manage public APIs
The AEC used the capacity of Microsoft's Azure Cloud to ensure uninterrupted access to its election night feeds during last year's federal election. [ + ]
Air quality sensors to help cities and their citizens
NSSN researchers have developed low-cost air quality sensors that use light to check the composition of airborne particles in real time. [ + ]
City of Darwin delivers free Wi-Fi to CBD
The City of Darwin is delivering on its smart city strategy with the rollout of free Wi-Fi across the CBD. [ + ]
OVIC updates security incident notification scheme details
The scheme requires agencies or bodies to inform OVIC of incidents that compromise the confidentiality, integrity or availability of public sector information. [ + ]
DST data fusion expert awarded Public Service Medal
Dr Dale Lambert has been recognised for his work in the use of AI in surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control, intelligence and autonomous platforms. [ + ]
E-health leaders and decision makers to gather at HIC 2020
HIC will showcase the "latest digital health research, case studies, trends and technology advances" while providing ample networking opportunities. [ + ]
Entries open for MAV Technology Awards for Excellence
The 2020 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence will recognise councils that use innovative solutions to support council goals and improve community services. [ + ]
