Industry News
Trusted Digital Identity Framework updated
The DTA has released the second component of the planned Trusted Digital Identity Framework, governing the unified management of digital identities in Australia. [ + ]
SA reviewing options after ICT project cost blowout
The SA Govt has slammed an ICT deal signed by the previous govt that it says has failed to deliver the promised cost savings and job creation benefits. [ + ]
Adelaide rolls out electric vehicle charging stations
The City of Adelaide has installed 42 electric vehicle charging stations around the city, as part of its 2016–2020 Strategic Plan. [ + ]
CER to use Fujitsu Protected Cloud service
CER is adopting a fully managed ServiceNow-based SaaS offering provided by Fujitsu in partnership with Australia's Vault. [ + ]
Open Government Forum nominations open
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is seeking nominations for the civil society members of the next Open Government Forum. [ + ]
WA may introduce e-voting for local govt elections
The WA Govt has proposed a series of reforms to local government legislation, including adopting electronic voting for elections to improve the dismal turnout. [ + ]
WA's natural wonders captured by Google Trekker
Google's Street View Trekker has been used to capture some of Western Australia's stunning natural attractions. [ + ]
City of Sydney acts on climate change
Sydney will join with over 100 global city leaders to commit to strong action on climate change, as part of the Global Climate Action Summit. [ + ]
Cyber Security Series — interview with Toby McMahon from the ATO
Toby McMahon — IT Security Advisor, Security Advice, Information and Cyber Security, Australian Taxation Office — speaks to PSN-TV in a behind-the-scenes interview. [ + ]
NASCIO lays out strategic plan for 2018–20
The US National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has laid out its strategic plan for the next two years, revealing that it plans to make promoting open standards and best practices one of its top priorities. [ + ]
What's new on the Public Sector Network
Public Sector Network has been undergoing a complete overhaul on design and features, making it easier for government to collaborate and learn. [ + ]
Innovation hub established in Logan
A new innovation hub was opened in Logan by the Shark Tank's Steve Baxter. [ + ]
Nominations for mobile black spots now open
Local, state and territory governments are being asked to nominate mobile phone black spots, ahead of the next round of the Mobile Black Spot program. [ + ]
Digital Marketplace hits two-year milestone
Contracts worth more than $248m have been awarded to vendors in the first two years of the operation of the government's Digital Marketplace platform. [ + ]
CCoE launched by Ava Group
The Global Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) has been launched by Ava Group. [ + ]