Industry News
IP Australia launches IP Data Platform
IP Australia's in-beta IP Data Platform is designed to help researchers and policymakers make better decisions around IP rights, trade and innovation. [ + ]
ATO conducting cryptocurrency tax sweep
The ATO will match purchase and sale data from cryptocurrency designated service providers against individuals' tax returns as part of a tax evasion crackdown. [ + ]
More Policelink callers choose online option
Over the last three years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of callers choosing the Queensland Police Service's online option. [ + ]
Smart streetlights to save cities $15bn by 2023
The global market for smart streetlights is set to grow 42% per year through 2023 as more cities use the technology as a starting point for smart city projects. [ + ]
SA grants $1.5m to Presagen to bring AI to IVF
The South Australian Government will provide $1.5m in matching funding to local start-up Presagen to help it commercialise its AI-based IVF software solution. [ + ]
ICDPPC conference set for Tirana, Albania
The 41st International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners will be hosted by Albania from 21–24 October 2019. [ + ]
Registrations open for NGA 2019
The Australian Local Government Association's National General Assembly will be held from 16–19 June 2019 in Canberra. [ + ]
Promoting safety in workplaces of the future
With the rise of digital technologies and automation, the face of workplace safety is evolving. [ + ]
WA Health picks NEC Australia for HealthNext project
WA Health has selected NEC Australia as a major partner for its HealthNext ICT modernisation and interconnectivity project. [ + ]
City of Adelaide launches parking app
The Park Adelaide app is designed to provide accurate, real-time information about parking availability and time limits within the city. [ + ]
Increasing UX is the top priority of govt app devs
Application developers at state and local government agencies have improving user experience and lowering service delivery costs among their top priorities. [ + ]
Major IT upgrades for Australian Navy
A major overhaul is being conducted on the Navy's IT equipment, with computer network updates worth hundreds of millions of dollars. [ + ]
Public Sector Innovation Awards deadline approaching
Nominations for the 2019 Public Sector Innovation Awards must be submitted by 26 April. [ + ]
DTA updates Trusted Digital Identity Framework
The Digital Transformation Agency has announced the third release of new and updated documents comprising the Trusted Digital Identity Framework. [ + ]
Defence to build $68m HPC centre in SA
The Department of Defence is in the final stages of choosing a head contractor for a $68m project to build the Defence High Performance Computing Centre. [ + ]
