Industry News
Govt launches innovation challenge for SMEs
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science will offer $12 million worth of grants under round two of its Business Research and Innovation Initiative. [ + ]
Cyber resilience inquiry launches
A new inquiry into cyber resilience has been launched by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit. [ + ]
DTA outlines progress with transformation agenda
The DTA is making strong progress implementing the components of the government's digital transformation agenda, according to its CEO. [ + ]
UK GDS adding self-admin to GovWifi
The UK Government Digital Services has upgraded its GovWifi platform to automate the process of agencies joining the nationwide secure Wi-Fi network. [ + ]
Sunshine Coast named top Intelligent Community
The ICF has selected the Sunshine Coast as one of the top seven Intelligent Communities for 2019 due to its Speed It Up program. [ + ]
DTA urges cautious approach to blockchain
The DTA has released the details of its $700,000 study into the use of blockchain in government, warning that the technology is still far from mature. [ + ]
NSW DFSI, Data61 developing NSW digital twin
The NSW Government is working with the CSIRO's Data61 to develop an interactive digital twin of the state based on 3D and 4D spatial data. [ + ]
ASD on the hunt for new cyber talent
The Australian Signals Directorate is searching for four new senior executives to lead various branches of the Australian Cyber Security Centre. [ + ]
VIDEO: Brisbane's smart city ambitions
In this video from KPMG, Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk discusses how Brisbane City Council is using Smart City thinking to meet the needs of its citizens. [ + ]
NASCIO publishes multisourcing white paper
The US National Association of State CIOs maturity model encourages state CIOs to consider how to integrate multiple suppliers into their ICT delivery model. [ + ]
Next ICDPPC conference to be held in Albania
The world's senior data protection and privacy commissioners will meet in Albania in October to discuss developments in data, IT and AI. [ + ]
Microsoft to help NSW Govt pursue digital transformation
Microsoft Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the NSW DFSI aimed at progressing digital transformation across the state government. [ + ]
Greenbox completes Australia's largest data wipe project
Greenbox has completed a $5 million data sanitisation project for the Department of Defense as part of its major ICT infrastructure overhaul project. [ + ]
Next TDIF update to focus on authorisations
The Digital Transformation Agency has detailed the collaborative and iterative approach that the agency is taking with the Trusted Digital Identity Framework. [ + ]
NSW extends government ICT services scheme
The NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation has extended its whole-of-government ICT services procurement scheme through to 2021. [ + ]
