E-health needs to be about people, not tech
02 October, 2017 by Kathleen O’Brien*Funding alone will not usher in the next wave of digital innovation in health care, argues SAP Hybris’s Kathleen O’Brien.
Central Coast black spots to be covered
28 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal and NSW Governments are jointly funding a $16m project to improve mobile coverage for commuters on the Central Coast rail line between Wyong and Hornsby.
ICT approaches for productivity gain
25 September, 2017 by Peter Hawkins*Improving front-office digitisation, interagency communications and user-centric software architecture are key to boosting public sector productivity.
Tackling the digital transformation 'hype' to drive results
22 September, 2017 by Andrew Martin, VP APJ Zerto'Digital transformation' has become a major buzzword in recent years with organisations around the globe continuing to invest heavily in major transformation initiatives focused on integrating digital technologies such as social, mobile, analytics and cloud.
ASIC launches data strategy
20 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingASIC's new data strategy outlines completed and planned initiatives to improve the way the regulator captures, shares and uses data, including through the establishment of a chief data office.
LGAQ developing analytics tool for councils
18 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Local Government Association of Queensland has previewed LG Sherlock, a planned data analytics platform designed to help local councils enhance their services and operations.
DTA to manage data.gov.au and NationalMap
15 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency will take over the management of the data.gov.au and NationalMap data platforms from PM&C.
NT developing Digital Territory Strategy
12 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NT Government is currently developing a five-year digital strategy with goals including bridging the digital divide, improving ICT skills and restoring trust in government.
Vic grants Civica $200m managed services deal
08 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Victorian government has awarded Civica a five-year, $200 million contract to provide managed services for the administration of the state's new centralised fines system.
NZ patient portal uptake booms
07 September, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe number of New Zealanders signing up for a patient portal at their general practice has more than doubled over the last year.
Qld digital strategy saves time and money
06 September, 2017A new digital strategy has been launched by the Queensland Government, designed to save people time and money.
DHS revamps website to boost usability
05 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Human Services worked in consultation with the Digital Transformation Agency to develop and launch a revamped website with a range of usability improvements.
IP Australia modernising ICT systems
04 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIP Australia's 2020 ICT Strategy will involve modernising both its internally and externally facing ICT systems and services.
Most NZ public services to be online by 2021
28 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling80% of the top 20 most common public service transactions to be conducted digitally by 2021, under NZ's Better Public Services Result Action Plan.
NZ to bring top 20 public service transactions online
25 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe New Zealand Government's latest Better Public Services Result Action Plan targets 80% of the top 20 most common public service transactions being conducted digitally by 2021.
