Industry News
DTA adding new sellers to Cloud Services Panel
The Digital Transformation Agency expects to increase the number of approved providers listed on the Cloud Services Panel to more than 250 by year end. [ + ]
UNSW to lead Tamworth smart city trials
UNSW Sydney, Providence Asset Group and Tamworth City Council will collaborate on integrated trials of smart city technologies. [ + ]
City of Darwin announces $1m in ICT contracts
More than $1 million worth of ICT tenders has just been announced by the City of Darwin. [ + ]
DTA implementing DNSSEC on .gov.au
The Digital Transformation Agency has announced a series of moves aimed at helping agencies implement DNSSEC if they choose to do so. [ + ]
Experts appointed to National Data Advisory Council
A new National Data Advisory Council that will see data experts provide insights into good data management practices has been formed. [ + ]
APRA picks vendors for reporting system overhaul
Regulator APRA has selected Dimension Data and Vizor Software for a project to replace Direct to APRA, its ageing data reporting system for regulated companies. [ + ]
Notify.gov.au launches in private beta
The DTA is inviting agencies to participate in a private beta of a new open source-based whole-of-government notifications platform. [ + ]
Councils recognised at MAV Tech Awards
Several councils have been recognised for innovative practices at the Municipal Association of Victoria's (MAV) Technology Awards for Excellence. [ + ]
Palmerston joining Darwin in deploying smart streetlights
The City of Palmerston has contracted Telensa to replace 5000 existing streetlights with wirelessly connected LED smart streetlights. [ + ]
DHS to release PIPA AI assistant this year
Minister for Human Services Michael Keenan told the Public Sector Innovation Show that the DHS's AI assistant PIPA is expected to be released this year. [ + ]
WA Department of Finance completes cloud migration
The Western Australian Department of Finance and technology partner Microsoft have completed a migration of its core ICT systems to the Azure cloud. [ + ]
Telensa deploys smart street lighting in Darwin
Darwin will replace close to 10,000 lights on its street and public lighting network with LEDs wirelessly connected by Telensa. [ + ]
myGov usage at record high
There are now 15 million myGov accounts in existence, with more Australians choosing to do their business with the government online. [ + ]
NEXTDC added to Queensland ICT supplier panel
The appointment will allow NEXTDC to deliver its DCaaS solutions to government departments and agencies using its Brisbane data centres. [ + ]
Public Accounts conducting cyber resilience audit
The Public Accounts and Audit committee will today scrutinise the progress four Australian government agencies are making improving their cyber resilience. [ + ]
