Industry News
NZ Ministry of Health releases Oracle audits
The NZ Ministry of Health has published an audit of a failing IT project, and another audit into the selection of Deloitte to conduct the review. [ + ]
MaaS to replace 2.3bn car journeys by 2023
MaaS platforms are expected to replace over 2.3 billion urban car journeys each year by 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. [ + ]
Newcastle to introduce LED streetlights
More than 5000 ageing streetlights will be replaced by environmentally friendly LEDs in Newcastle. [ + ]
Victorian police receive body-worn cameras
Body-worn cameras will be introduced to frontline police across the state of Victoria, following a successful pilot. [ + ]
Victoria adopts digital strategy for infrastructure projects
The new Victorian Digital Asset Strategy aims to overhaul the state government's approach to planning and managing infrastructure projects. [ + ]
NSW hires open government expert Pia Andrews
The NSW Government has appointed Pia Andrews to the role of Executive Director of Digital Government, reporting to Government Chief Information and Digital Officer Greg Wells. [ + ]
DTA opens first co-Lab innovation hub
The Digital Transformation Agency's first co-Lab innovation hub in Sydney will seek to accelerate cross-agency collaboration on digital projects. [ + ]
Register now for NSW Government Digital Marketplace
The NSW Government Digital Marketplace event will be held in two weeks. [ + ]
Sydney to adopt intelligent transport management
A new intelligent transport system that will provide customers with real-time information is being developed in Sydney. [ + ]
Free Wi-Fi trial on Transperth services
A trial is underway to provide free Wi-Fi on Transperth public transport services in WA. [ + ]
DTA adopting Office 365 for Protected docs
The Digital Transformation Agency will become the first Australian government agency to adopt Office 365 for Protected-level email and documents. [ + ]
ACT Health to revamp data management
The ACT Government has accepted and is working to implement the recommendations of the newly released ACT Health System-wide Data Review. [ + ]
Australian Privacy Commissioner named
The role of Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner has been filled by Angelene Falk. [ + ]
Accessible emergency comms in focus at EMPA event
Making emergency information available for everyone was the focus of the recent Emergency Media and Public Affairs (EMPA) conference in Wellington. [ + ]
Sunshine Coast rolls out Telensa smart lighting
Sunshine Coast Council has selected Telensa to implement smart street lighting for a two-year pilot. [ + ]