Industry News
Government information access an 'important right'
Australians consider the ability to access government information an important right, according to a new study. [ + ]
Government to access security operations centre as-a-service
A new security operations centre as-a-service (SOCaaS) launched today to help improve Australian Government agencies' cybersecurity capabilities. [ + ]
Governments adopting AI surveillance faster than expected
Governments are adopting AI surveillance technologies faster and more widely than experts anticipated, according to a new report. [ + ]
Cenitex deploys Zscaler cloud security platform
Victoria's ICT shared service provider Cenitex has deployed Zscaler to support its Program Fortify networking and infrastructure transformation project. [ + ]
NSW Procurement launches beta policy library
NSW Procurement and Digital.NSW have taken the first steps towards developing a new guided buying experience for the state's government agencies. [ + ]
DTA announces Australian Government Digital Awards finalists
The Australian Digital Transformation Agency's awards, formerly known as the ICT Awards, will be handed out at a gala dinner following the Digital Summit 2019. [ + ]
DTA consulting on fourth TDIF iteration
The Digital Transformation Agency has commenced nationwide consultations on the design of the fourth release of the Trusted Digital Identity Framework. [ + ]
ACT Health Directorate overhauling inventory management
The ACT Health Directorate has contracted TechnologyOne to replace its on-premise inventory management system with an SaaS-based integrated platform. [ + ]
Digital Summit 2019 to be held on 3 Oct
The Digital Transformation Agency will hold the Digital Summit 2019 in Canberra next month, with a range of leading experts making presentations. [ + ]
DTA provides update on BRII challenge
The DTA has provided a two-month update into its participation in the Department of Industry's Business Research and Innovation Initiative. [ + ]
Qld Dept of Transport overhauling smart card biometrics
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has contracted Unisys to provide a facial and signature image processing system for driver's licences. [ + ]
ADHA partners to standardise secure messaging platforms
The ADHA is partnering with 42 organisations to improve interoperability between secure messaging platforms — helping clinicians to axe the fax. [ + ]
Multidisciplinary team conquers 2019 Cyber War Games
The team was championed based on their teamwork, communication, planning, critical thinking and creativity during the cyber attack against Shell Cove. [ + ]
DHS holds third Cyber War Games
Operation Tsunami, the DHS's third annual Cyber War Games, aimed to build critical cyber skills and encourage collaboration across the security sector. [ + ]
Queensland to get first Chief Customer and Digital Officer
Queensland is set to get its first public sector Chief Customer and Digital Officer to help lead the government's customer-focused digital transformation. [ + ]
