Nominations now open for 2018 digital excellence awards
04 December, 2017Digital excellence within the government will be recognised at the National Archives of Australia 2018 Awards for Digital Excellence, with nominations now open.
Budgets hindering digitisation for local govts
27 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew research from the UTS and Civica found that a lack of budget is the top factor inhibiting digital transformation for local government departments.
Delos Delta joins Smart Cities Council
24 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCanberra-based management consulting company and smart city expert Delos Delta has joined the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ).
War Memorial to develop AR war stories
24 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian War Memorial will work with Leidos Australia to develop a series of augmented reality 360-degree video experiences based on large vehicles and components in the national collection.
My Health Record passes 5.3m registered users
17 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe My Health Record system now has more than 5.3m registered users and is on track to go nationwide once it transitions from an opt-in to an opt-out method next year.
Global trademark database developed by IP Australia
16 November, 2017An internationally linked trademark database called TMlink is currently being developed by IP Australia, Swinburne University of Technology and the University of Melbourne.
Govt seeking views on digital identity framework
16 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has released a 14-document draft Trusted Digital Identity Framework for public consultation.
NZ to establish government CTO
14 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's new government has outlined its digital priorities, including establishing a government CTO and closing the nation's digital divide by 2020.
DTA taps Vault Systems to host Govpass
07 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingASD-certified cloud service provider Vault Systems has secured the deal to host the Govpass unified digital identity platform under development at the Digital Transformation Agency.
New Vic fines system faces further delay
07 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Victorian Government has introduced an amendment that would delay the implementation of the state's new VIEW fines management system until the end of May next year.
56% of Aussies dissatisfied with govt digital services
06 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDespite significant investment in digital transformation, many Australians remain unhappy with the public sector's digital service offerings.
NAA Digital Excellence awards open for application
06 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCommonwealth agencies have been invited to submit applications for the National Archives of Australia 2018 Awards for Digital Excellence.
Govt engaged in $7.2bn worth of large IT projects
26 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA DTA audit has revealed that there are 72 IT projects worth more than $10 million taking place across the Commonwealth.
Victorian Government introduces data sharing Bill
23 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingProposed legislation would provide a framework for information sharing across Victorian Government agencies to improve policy and service planning.
NSW taps Data Republic for data marketplace
23 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government will use Data Republic's Senate platform to enable secure information sharing through a planned new data marketplace.
