Open source is changing the build or buy question
18 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWhen weighing whether to build or buy IT, government departments should consider whether the use of open source software changes the equation, US Social Security Administration CIO Rob Klopp said.
Queensland residents receive telehealth consultations
18 April, 2017The convenience of telehealth is making consultations easier for patients in the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.
FITARA should be expanded to Defense: report
12 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTechnology experts have recommended that the US government require the Defense Department to comply with the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA).
SA's LGA to propose a local govt lighting company
11 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSouth Australia's Local Governments Association is encouraging the state's councils to move to LED street lighting, and to own and manage the assets themselves rather than contracting with SA Power Networks.
Ombudsman slams Centrelink debt system
10 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Commonwealth Ombudsman has published a report critical of the Department of Human Services' implementation of the controversial Centrelink automated debt collection system.
Smart cities require smart collaboration: Taylor
07 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAssistant Minister for Cities Angus Taylor has detailed the government's various smart city related initiatives, which have the common goal of fostering collaboration between all levels of government and the private sector.
Intelligence products improved via grants to start-ups
05 April, 2017Four start-up businesses have been selected as finalists in the AUSTRAC-ACIC Business Research and Initiative program.
e-Health partnership between CSIRO, Qld Health
04 April, 2017A five-year agreement has been established between Queensland Health and the CSIRO, which will extend the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC).
IoT alliance forged by government, digital sector
03 April, 2017An alliance has been formed between the digital sector and the New Zealand government that will help to harness the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT).
Defence IT overhaul over budget
29 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe project to replace the Department of Defence's ageing IT systems with a platform built from Oracle software has fallen over budget and behind schedule, an ANAO audit has found.
Citrix mobile access implemented by NSW Health
21 March, 2017NSW Health has implemented a range of Citrix technologies, designed to provide secure mobile access to electronic medical records and better enable doctors to diagnose and treat patients with cancer.
Smart cities funding available to councils
20 March, 2017The federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs program is now available to local councils.
AusPost to trial electric vehicles in Hobart
13 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia Post will next week launch a trial involving using new three-wheel electric vehicles to deliver mail and small parcels to five Hobart suburbs.
New IT payment system implemented by government
07 March, 2017The IT systems that support health, aged care and veterans' payments will be replaced by the federal government.
Victorian paramedics receive virtual reality training
28 February, 2017Virtual reality training will be provided to Victorian paramedics, in an effort to better protect them from violence when responding to an emergency.
