Industry News
More parking ticket machines installed in Bendigo
Another 42 credit card-enabled parking ticket machines will be installed by the City of Greater Bendigo. [ + ]
Optus named key NSW Govt telecoms supplier
Optus has received a place on the government's Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangements for fixed voice services, mobile, fixed data and internet services. [ + ]
Ipswich City Council recognised as smart city
The winners of IDC's 2018 Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards have been announced. [ + ]
US states' IT optimisation threatened by red tape
The US National Association of State CIOs wants the US Government to unify and simplify security regulations to help states optimise their IT operations. [ + ]
DHS taps Leidos Australia for IT services
Leidos Australia will provide ICT professional services to assist in specific work packages under the DHS visa reform initiative. [ + ]
Port Pirie's free public Wi-Fi a hit
Data usage has doubled since Port Pirie Regional Council launched its free public Wi-Fi 12 months ago. [ + ]
NSW signs whole-of-govt deals with Microsoft, Salesforce
The NSW Government has signed three new collective bargaining procurement agreements with Microsoft, Salesforce and eight telcos. [ + ]
Burnie region to receive CCTV upgrades
The federal government is funding CCTV camera upgrades for the Burnie region. [ + ]
NZ Govt adopts TechnologyOne SaaS
Three NZ Government agencies have adopted TechnologyOne's Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) software as a service (SaaS) solution. [ + ]
DTA seeking next data fellow cohort
The Digital Transformation Agency has opened applications for the latest three-month data fellowship program at the CSIRO's Data61. [ + ]
Logan and Canada sign innovation deal
The City of Logan has just signed an innovation deal with Canada, making it one of only two councils in Australia to do so. [ + ]
LGAQ wants funding restored to help build 'smart' future
The LGAQ's CEO, Greg Hallam, wants Canberra to restore financial assistance grants funding to 1% to help councils meet growing demands. [ + ]
Qld innovators solve digital problems
Innovators in Queensland have been invited by the state government to solve some of the digital problems affecting the world. [ + ]
SCCANZ welcomes City Partnerships proposal
A commitment from the Federal Opposition to introduce a City Partnerships program has been welcomed by the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ). [ + ]
OGP Global Summit to be held next week
The 5th Open Government Partnership Global Summit will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 17–19 July. [ + ]
