Industry News
Vic agencies using analytics to fight corruption
Victorian government agencies are incorporating data analytics and other technologies into their fight against corrupt conduct, according to an IBAC review. [ + ]
Connected vehicles go on-road in new test
On-road connected and automated vehicle technology trials will soon begin in Victoria as part of the government's plan to improve road safety. [ + ]
City of Whittlesea deploys Aruba SD-WAN
The City of Whittlesea in Victoria has become the first Australian council to deploy the SD-WAN solution developed by HPE's Aruba. [ + ]
NZ allocates $1.9m for SBAS trial
The New Zealand government has set aside $1.9m for its contribution towards the testing and development of a system to significantly improve GPS accuracy. [ + ]
APT member nations hold ICT Ministerial Meeting
Communications ministry representatives from Australia and across APAC are meeting in Singapore to hash out a new five-year vision for ICT in the region. [ + ]
Rachel Noble named head of ACSC
Veteran public servant Rachel Noble is returning to the Australian Signals Directorate to lead up the Australian Cyber Security Centre. [ + ]
US DHS moves to store biometric data on AWS Cloud
The US Department of Homeland Security has launched a request for information for a cloud-based biometric matching system that would reside on the AWS Cloud. [ + ]
Govt taps Everbridge to power Emergency Alert Australia
The federal government has awarded a multiyear contract to Everbridge to support the delivery of the Emergency Alert Australia early warning system. [ + ]
Newcastle becomes latest city to provide free public Wi-Fi
Newcastle has launched a free public Wi-Fi network in a bid to increase connectivity and information sharing between the community, businesses and the digital world. [ + ]
RMIT scientists use Street View to monitor road signs
A team of RMIT scientists have developed a proof-of-concept system for identifying road signs in need of repair using Google's Street View API. [ + ]
NSW adds Vertel as approved SD-WAN supplier
Vertel, which uses technology from Nokia's Nuage Networks, has been listed as an approved supplier of managed SD-WAN services for the NSW Government. [ + ]
Smart City of the Year – Metropolitan winners announced
Newcastle (NSW) and Prospect (SA) have beaten a strong field to jointly take out this year's Smart City of the Year – Metropolitan award. [ + ]
Nurses to access new e-learning modules on My Health Record
Nurses will soon have access to new e-learning modules on My Health Record. The ADHA and ACN hope these will help improve MHR literacy and patient outcomes. [ + ]
NT receives open data portal
A new Northern Territory Open Data Portal has just been opened, providing the public with easier access to government data. [ + ]
Snowy Monaro council picks Civica for IT consolidation
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council has selected Civica to facilitate the process of consolidating the disparate ICT systems inherited from three merged councils. [ + ]
