National Archives, Preservica to preserve digital records
28 August, 2020The National Archives of Australia has signed a three-year contract with Preservica to secure government records using a digital preservation system.
Next-generation policing with Crime and Intelligence Command
28 August, 2020A new state Crime and Intelligence Command will help Tasmania Police investigate criminal activity, focusing on cybercrime and organised crime.
UK councils must improve cyber health
27 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government in the UK has proposed a cyber health framework for local councils.
Parliament introduces virtual meeting rules
25 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingParliamentarians have agreed on a set of rules allowing MPs to contribute remotely over videoconferencing if facing travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
Microsoft helps WA's NHMS respond to COVID-19
20 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft worked with WA's North Metro Health Service to develop a digital solution for streamlining patient data collection for COVID-19 tests.
Learning from users through discovery research
20 August, 2020 by The DTA Observatory teamThrough in-depth research into how public service analysts gather and use data, the DTA has learned how to better support them in their work.
DTA to hold Digital Summit in November
18 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency has announced the dates for this year's Digital Summit and Australian Government Digital Awards ceremony.
COVID-19 intensifies the need for rapid adoption of digital health
17 August, 2020 by Steven Issa*Australia's digital health strategy involves turning aspirations into products that protect personal information, improve workflows and deliver improved outcomes.
Upgrading network infrastructure with agribusiness sensors
12 August, 2020Powertec's myinsight.io monitors and sensors allow agribusinesses to receive real-time data updates on an interactive online dashboard.
WA Govt commits $8m for Electronic Medical Record System
12 August, 2020The McGowan government has committed $8 million to begin planning for a state-wide Electronic Medical Record System, to provide patient-centric health care.
NSW Govt unveils strategy for smart places and infrastructure
12 August, 2020The NSW Government has launched a smart places strategy, which will incorporate smart technologies into infrastructure and building projects.
NSW launches revamped Data.NSW portal
05 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Data Analytics Centre has launched a revamped version of the state's main data sharing portal, Data.NSW.
Web resource launched to teach public sector digital skills
05 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA group of public service digital experts are putting together a resource portal aimed at helping teach government employees the digital skills they need.
Ministers agree to National Digital Identity Roadmap
05 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian state and federal IT ministers have agreed to collaborate on efforts to align digital identity systems Australia-wide.
DTA launches updated Style Manual into beta
03 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency has launched a public beta of the first update to the government's Style Manual in 18 years.
