NZ proposes changes to emergency location services
04 February, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe changes would enable emergency services to locate people in distress even when they have not made a call to the 111 emergency phone number.
Victorian Triple Zero operators to gain AI advantage
04 February, 2020 by Jonathan NallyA new $1.36 million artificial intelligence voice monitoring system will help emergency call-takers identify callers showing signs of cardiac arrest.
Bushfire business buying portal goes live
03 February, 2020 by Jonathan NallyA portal that helps NSW Government agencies choose local businesses for bushfire recovery efforts is now live.
US report sheds light on electronic records problems
30 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe report identifies gaps in understanding between agencies regarding the requirements for transferring permanent electronic state government records.
New student management system to transform Victorian TAFEs
29 January, 2020Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute students are set for a more digital and streamlined experience with the implementation of a new student management system.
Interview: Kenny Little, Alemba Asia Pacific
28 January, 2020In our annual Leaders in Technology series, we ask the experts what the year ahead holds. Today we talk automation and digitisation with Alemba Asia Pacific's Kenny Little.
ACT Govt invests $100K in public safety CCTV cameras
28 January, 2020The ACT Government has installed four new CCTV cameras at Henry Rolland Park in a $100,000 bid to improve community safety and asset protection.
Air quality sensors to help cities and their citizens
28 January, 2020NSSN researchers have developed low-cost air quality sensors that use light to check the composition of airborne particles in real time.
City of Darwin delivers free Wi-Fi to CBD
28 January, 2020The City of Darwin is delivering on its smart city strategy with the rollout of free Wi-Fi across the CBD.
E-health leaders and decision makers to gather at HIC 2020
24 January, 2020HIC will showcase the "latest digital health research, case studies, trends and technology advances" while providing ample networking opportunities.
Entries open for MAV Technology Awards for Excellence
23 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe 2020 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence will recognise councils that use innovative solutions to support council goals and improve community services.
Applications open for Smart Cities Readiness Challenge
23 January, 2020Cities worldwide are gearing up to compete and collaborate in this year's Smart Cities Readiness Challenge.
ASD launches 2019–20 diversity and inclusion strategy
21 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe Australian Signals Directorate needs "people looking at the same problem from different perspectives" in order to accomplish its mission.
Accenture, NASCIO issue report on role of US state CIOs
17 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallySupporting innovation is seen as the most critical priority, with funding problems and workforce skill levels being the main barriers to achieving it.
US federal agencies facing ICT skills shortages
14 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAround 70% of US federal government agencies are facing ICT skills shortages that threaten the ability to execute on their key missions, research indicates.
