NZ adopts International Open Data Charter
05 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NZ government has signed up to the International Open Data Charter, which seeks to ensure non-sensitive data is open by default.
Government agencies making solid DX progress
28 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian government departments and agencies are increasingly willing to collaborate with the Digital Transformation Agency on key initiatives, according to the agency's CEO.
APS Data Fellow program now open
27 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency is now taking applications from APS staff for a three-month data fellowship program with the CSIRO's Data61.
Ipswich council to take part in Myriad 2018
23 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingRepresentatives of Ipswich City Council and local innovation hub Fire Station 101 will participate in the Advance Queensland Myriad Festival 2018 in May.
ATO working to boost IT resilience
22 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ATO is this year embarking on a program to improve the resilience, performance and stability of its IT systems, with a focus on improving the client-facing user experience.
Digital health summit in Canberra
22 February, 2018International participants met in Canberra this week to discuss the best use of digital technology in modern health care.
Consult Australia, SCCANZ publish smart city guide
21 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe new guide will help consultants better understand the foundations and principles of smart cities.
Fair Work's multilingual approach
19 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWebsite translations in 40 languages make it easier for foreign workers and international students to learn their workplace rights.
Queensland Health taps Sunquest for LIS
07 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSunquest will provide a state-wide pathology laboratory information system, and PowerHealth all the billing capabilities for the platform.
WA Govt has 600-plus online services
06 February, 2018The Western Australia Government has launched a redeveloped whole-of-government website, WA.gov.au.
Open source for the public sector
05 February, 2018 by Hugh Darvall*Increased public calls for transparency mean public sector CIOs should strongly consider open source applications.
US VA wasted $2.1bn on failed EHR projects
01 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US Department of Veterans Affairs wasted US$1.7bn over two decades on three failed attempts to modernise its electronic health records system.
ASCA supports call for innovation push
01 February, 2018Canberra's innovation agenda highlights the need for a smart cities strategy, says the Australian Smart Communities Association.
Ipswich City Council developing 5D data model
31 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling5D data model will combine a 3D above and below ground map with the additional dimensions of date and time.
Smart Communities Conference in May
31 January, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe Australian Smart Communities Conference will bring the public and private sectors together to discuss solutions for the modern city.
