Industry News
US Senate urged to pass security reforms
The US House Homeland Security Committee has urged the Senate to pass reforms that would establish a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. [ + ]
New Zealand's DIA launches identity app
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs is using a secure onboarding mobile app that lets users prove their identity by taking a selfie. [ + ]
Don't miss the Public Sector Cyber Security Roadshow
If you're involved in cybersecurity and defence, you mustn't miss the Public Sector Cyber Security Roadshow in September. Quote 'GTR50' to get a 50% discount! [ + ]
Optus Business wins $6m deal with Health
Optus Business has secured a three-year contract to provide a range of communications products and services to the Department of Health. [ + ]
Register now! NSW Government Digital Marketplace event
Don't miss the NSW Government Digital Marketplace conference and exhibition, one of the largest meetings of public and private ICT leaders in Australia. [ + ]
SCCANZ hails smart city milestone
The Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand is "ready to embrace" the ISO's newly updated smart city guidelines. [ + ]
Logan City Council wins national business award
Logan City Council has won the 2018 Australian Business Award for Business Excellence for five customer experience transformation initiatives. [ + ]
NZ close to launching govt Marketplace
Following successful testing with agencies and suppliers, the New Zealand government is preparing to launch its new ICT procurement platform Marketplace. [ + ]
City of Perth going SaaS
The City of Perth will replace its legacy on-premise systems with the software-as-a-service based OneCouncil solution from Brisbane's TechnologyOne. [ + ]
Interim National Data Commissioner appointed
APS veteran Deborah Anton will lead development of a new whole-of-government data sharing and release framework as the interim National Data Commissioner. [ + ]
Tas rolls out body-worn cameras for police
The Tasmanian Government is rolling out body-worn cameras for all police officers in the state. [ + ]
Smart parking sensors installed on Central Coast
There will be 450 smart parking sensors installed in Central Coast CBDs to help residents avoid spending time stuck in traffic. [ + ]
Qld supports electric vehicles with funding grants
The Queensland Government will provide funding to support further development of its electric super highway. [ + ]
VIDEO: Smart streetlights are a bright idea
Victorian local council experts share their experiences and expectations for the ways in which smart street lighting can help the community and the planet. [ + ]
Canada appoints first digital govt minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Scott Brison as the nation's first Minister for Digital Government. [ + ]
