Smart traffic management to save cities $277 billion by 2025
23 February, 2021Smart traffic management systems are predicted to save cities $277 billion by 2025, by reducing emissions and congestion through the use of smart intersections.
Microcity clusters to boost global urban tech adoption
16 February, 2021More than 13,000 microcities around the world are predicted to drive global urban tech adoption, bolstered by new urbanisation concepts, according to ABI Research.
Aussie defence companies urged to apply for AGO Labs program
18 November, 2020AGO and FrontierSI have launched a program that offers six contracts valued up to $150,000 each for Australian defence industry companies.
NSW ePlanning service driven by government data
06 November, 2020The NSW Government, along with technology start-up Giraffe, has launched an ePlanning service that allows users to analyse layers of data about NSW infrastructure.
Canberra SME secures $3.4m Defence Innovation contract
21 October, 2020Kord Defence has secured a contract to help soldiers more effectively control a wide range of body-worn electronic devices using Bluetooth technology.
CBCity introduces smart camera tech to improve safety
19 October, 2020As part of its Smart City program, the City of Canterbury Bankstown will use camera technology and artificial intelligence to improve safety and congestion.
Satellite ground station up and running in WA
15 October, 2020The first of three Defence satellite ground station projects is now operational in Geraldton, Western Australia, providing real-time logistical information.
NSW Govt to fight fire with artificial intelligence
27 August, 2020The NSW Government has announced that it will use artificial intelligence and data from satellites to speed up bushfire detection and predict fire behaviour.
ACT Government wins Esri GIS award
14 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACT Government's Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate was the only Australian winner in this year's Esri GIS Awards.
Aerometrex picks up $1m in Qld contracts
16 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAerometrex has picked up $1m in contracts to provide imagery for the Queensland Government's Spatial Imagery Subscription Program.
Digital Twin to help improve city planning and management
26 February, 2020A new platform displaying virtual 4D models of NSW built and natural areas could soon be used to inform urban planning and policy.
DTA celebrates Digital Earth Australia's win at 2019 awards
04 November, 2019At the Australian Government Digital Awards, Geoscience Australia received the 'Outstanding government platform award' for its 'Digital Earth Australia' platform.
Newcastle launches 'Envirosensing' network
21 October, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe City of Newcastle's new 'Envirosensing' sensor and IoT network will be used to address a range of local environmental issues such as 'urban heat islands'.
Virtual mapping helps city improve road asset management
15 October, 2019Mapillary is giving Logan City Council more up-to-date images of its road assets, enabling it to better track any issues and allocate resources.
NZ allocates $1.9m for SBAS trial
25 June, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe New Zealand government has set aside $1.9m for its contribution towards the testing and development of a system to significantly improve GPS accuracy.