From training to collaboration: how XR can transform public sector operations
17 December, 2024 by Thomas Dexmier*Extended reality (XR) has emerged in recent years as a powerful tool for public service organisations looking to train and operate effectively in high-stakes scenarios.
How financial automation bridges the public sector resource gap
09 December, 2024 by Jonathan Beeby, Managing Director, SAP Concur Australia and New Zealand | Supplied by: SAP Concur Technologies ( Australia) Pty LtdThe growing resources gap in finance and technology is a key challenge in the public sector.
Meeting modern citizens' needs with AI-powered government services
18 November, 2024 by Rob Bollard, Industry Principal Public Sector – APJ, Pegasystems | Supplied by: Pegasystems Pty LtdMany citizens find themselves experiencing long wait times when pursuing services, or unable to reach real government agents.
Government ICT procurement policy needs reform: report
13 November, 2024 | Supplied by: TechnologyOneIndustry leaders are calling for more robust government ICT procurement practices in Australia.
SAPA calls for better definition of what constitutes an Australian business
11 November, 2024The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance says the Australian Government must tighten the definition of 'sovereign' to boost economic complexity.
Australian Public Service bringing more jobs back in-house
05 November, 2024The APS is set to bring more than half a billion dollars of core work in-house, according to the Strategic Commissioning Framework 2024 Annual Update.
DTA releases report into whole-of-government trial of GenAI
28 October, 2024A report into the Digital Transformation Agency's whole-of-government trial of GenAI using Microsoft Copilot reveals mixed results.
OAIC releases new guidance on AI privacy compliance
22 October, 2024The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released new guidance on how Australian privacy law applies to artificial intelligence.
AI Leadership Summit 2024 to be held in Melbourne
08 October, 2024The AI Leadership Summit is designed for leaders and organised by CEDA and the National AI Centre.
Improving staff retention in government
25 September, 2024 by Damien Durston*How Australian government departments can better manage their people to maximise wellbeing and improve retention.
ADF renews game-based simulation software agreement
10 September, 2024 | Supplied by: BAE SystemsThe Australian Defence Force has renewed its agreement with Bohemia Interactive Australia to provide game-based simulation software.
Gartner issues hype cycle for digital government services
09 September, 2024 | Supplied by: GartnerPredictive analytics, AI code assistants among six technologies needed for CIOs to bridge innovation gap.
WA Police Force launches comprehensive ICT tender
26 August, 2024WA Police Force has unveiled one of Australia's largest technology tenders.
AI pilot in WA to help tackle teacher workloads
12 August, 2024The WA and Australian Governments are co-funding a trial of AI at eight WA schools to reduce lesson planning time so teachers can spend more time in the classroom.
CSIRO, Google aim to accelerate use of AI for research
05 August, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeThe CSIRO and Google plan to collaborate to promote and accelerate the use of AI among Australia's research community.