Industry News
Cairns Council adopting OneCouncil SaaS solution
TechnologyOne has won a 10-year SaaS contract to supply its OneCouncil solution to Cairns Regional Council. [ + ]
PM&C endorses Open Government Action Plan
The PM&C has formally endorsed the second-phase Open Government National Action Plan, which will see the appointment of a National Data Commissioner. [ + ]
US govt updates Cloud First into Cloud Smart
The Trump administration plans to replace the Cloud First strategy for government IT modernisation projects with a new strategy called Cloud Smart. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Super SA systems project over budget
The SA Government has warned that an IT systems overhaul at public service superannuation provider Super SA is facing a $20m blowout. [ + ]
Metro Trains deploys aerial thermal imaging cameras
Thermal imaging cameras are being used along Melbourne's rail network in order to improve safety and service for passengers. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Innovation hub established in Logan
A new innovation hub was opened in Logan by the Shark Tank's Steve Baxter. [ + ]
