Industry News
Nominations open for Asia–Pacific smart city awards
Nominations are now open for the 2020 IDC Smart City Asia/Pacific Awards, which recognise leading initiatives from public agencies and private organisations. [ + ]
MAV sets up disaster response HR sharing database
The Municipal Association of Victoria's Human Resource Sharing Database will enable easier resource sharing during the bushfire crisis and future emergencies. [ + ]
Accenture, NASCIO issue report on role of US state CIOs
Supporting innovation is seen as the most critical priority, with funding problems and workforce skill levels being the main barriers to achieving it. [ + ]
ACSC outlines Office macro security measures
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has released updated information outlining steps that can be taken to protect against malicious Microsoft Office macros. [ + ]
US report outlines guidance for cyber collaboration
The report details the efforts US states are making to boost collaboration with local government counterparts in cyber resilience matters. [ + ]
Agencies urged to install Patch Tuesday security fixes
The ACSC has urged all users to apply Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixes, while in the US agencies have been given 10 business days to comply. [ + ]
US federal agencies facing ICT skills shortages
Around 70% of US federal government agencies are facing ICT skills shortages that threaten the ability to execute on their key missions, research indicates. [ + ]
NSW introduces simplified Core& ICT contracts
The NSW Government has updated its Core& low-risk ICT contract templates to be easier to use, particularly for procuring multiple solutions. [ + ]
Queensland set to trial digital driver's licence
Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads has signed a contract with Thales to roll out the state's first digital licence smartphone app. [ + ]
ATO signs $20m deal with Macquarie Telecom Group
The ATO's cybersecurity is set to get a boost under a $20 million agreement with Macquarie Telecom Group. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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 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. [ + ]
