Overseas experts named to Innovation Australia board
22 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government has appointed two new international experts to the board of Innovation Australia, which is transitioning to Innovation and Science Australia.
US state CIOs evolving in face of IT outsourcing
21 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ongoing trend towards US state governments outsourcing IT functions and consolidating base stations is compelling state CIOs to evolve into technology brokers rather than providers.
APS to adopt ICT accessibility standard
19 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Public Service plans to directly adopt the European standard on accessibility of sourced ICT products and services for employees with disabilities.
WA said to select winners for $3bn GovNext project
13 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAtos, Datacom and NEC have reportedly been selected as the preferred providers for a $3bn WA government project to shift from owning ICT infrastructure to an ICT service sourcing model.
Global policymakers sign ITU smart city declaration
12 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ITU's Montevideo declaration aims to address the sustainability challenges associated with an increasingly urbanised global population.
GetUp protests proposed ASIC registry sale
29 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAn online petition started by GetUp calling on the Turnbull government to abandon plans to privatise operation of the ASIC company registry has already attracted over 40,500 signatures.
Technology more accessible for the disabled
24 August, 2016More than four million Australians with a disability will receive improved accessibility to ICT procurement, with the adoption of an internationally recognised minimum standard.
Adelaide City Council live streaming committee meetings
24 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAdelaide City Council is using Microsoft's Skype Meeting Broadcast to live stream its committee meetings, as part of efforts to improve citizen engagement with local government.
Record myGov registration numbers
24 August, 2016Over 10 million Australians have now registered with myGov, making it one of the biggest digital services in Australia.
Deeper perception of health data
22 August, 2016A vital women's health program is being boosted through an improved data visualisation solution.
RegTech tops FinTech for innovation opportunities
19 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDisruptive start-ups in the financial sector would be better off pursuing technology driven by government regulation than relying on a digital disruption framework, senior banking figure Don Sharp believes.
eHealth Queensland seeking new executives
19 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Queensland health department's technology division, eHealth Queensland, is on the search for candidates to fill the newly created roles of chief digital strategy officer and chief customer experience officer.
WA schools struggling with outdated tech, slow internet
19 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWA's auditor general has found that many of the state's schools are grappling with a shortage of devices for students, ageing technology and slow internet speeds.
NZDF veteran claims management system goes live
16 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe New Zealand Defence Force's Veterans Support Service has launched a new claims management system that will process around 100,000 invoices and reimbursements per year.
The 'future of work' in government
15 August, 2016 by Alan Burt, CTO, Asia Pacific & China Region, Ricoh AustraliaMass connectivity, mobility, big data, predictive analysis and a workforce full of millennials are bringing both challenges and opportunities for the working environment.
