COVID-19's impact on tech optimisation and modernisation
01 June, 2020 by Neville Cannon* | Supplied by: Gartner Australasia Pty LtdGovernments will struggle to complete tech optimisation or modernising plans if they're not directly relevant to supporting COVID-19 responses.
App provides tailored COVID-19 data for NZ health workers
28 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe Āwhina app will notify health workers when new or updated content is available to them.
AusPost helps digitise agency mailrooms amid COVID-19
27 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia Post's Decipha developed a mailroom digitisation solution that can be deployed in days to help state govt agencies cope with the COVID-19 lockdown.
DTA to publish updated style manual this year
19 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency is updating the federal government style manual for the first time since 2002, bringing the resource online for the first time.
DTA develops prototype e-government dashboard
18 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe DTA has developed a prototype dashboard that aims for the first time to deliver a whole-of-government overview of usage data for government websites.
LGNSW calls for transparency over e-planning costs
14 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLocal Government NSW (LGNSW) has urged the state government to commit not to pass on the cost of the new ePlanning Program to local councils.
US agencies rapidly adapt to COVID-19 lockdown
12 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUS federal government agencies have been quick to adopt measures designed to allow the majority of their staff to work from home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Digital health platform aids clinicians in COVID treatment
12 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe decision-support tool tracks COVID-19 progression and can help clinicians determine the best treatment options.
DTA announces fourth TDIF release
06 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency has announced the fourth release of the government's Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF).
VCAT gets digital upgrade to cope with COVID-19
29 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Victorian Government is spending $5.2m for an upgrade aimed at allowing the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to hear non-urgent matters digitally.
Defence goes online to train for Operation COVID-19 Assist
22 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe online package will support defence personnel who may be involved in the COVID-19 crisis response.
Civica helping NSW councils recover from fires, floods
16 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCivica is providing its Recover portal to help NSW councils submit Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements claims related to the recent bushfires and floods.
CIBIS helps Civica build planning portal for NSW councils
07 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: CIBISCivica and Australian software developer CIBIS have collaborated on the development of a new planning portal that will soon be mandatory for all NSW councils.
GP clinics to get free nbn boost for telehealth
07 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicNBN Co will provide clinics with free 50 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload connection upgrades to help support a mass shift to telehealth.
Ballarat Council embraces Microsoft Power Apps
06 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBallarat Council employees are using Microsoft's Power Apps framework to develop their own low-code or no-code applications to improve business processes.