Australia Post names new CIO
17 May, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia Post has finally appointed a new CIO and has started a search for a new CISO to replace the outgoing Troy Braban.
Budget highlights expected digital savings
10 May, 2016 by David BraueThe government's 2016–17 Budget puts teeth into earlier ambitions as it leans on its Digital Transformation Agenda to earn its keep.
Ipswich taps Accenture for smart city plan
10 May, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAccenture will consult with Ipswich City Council on an initiative that aims to transform the Queensland regional hub into a 'smart' city.
Improved weather data for WA growers
26 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe WA agriculture and food ministry has added new weather stations to its network as part of a project to provide growers in the region with accurate, localised information to aid decision-making.
NZ Bus to begin transition to electric vehicles
21 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNZ infrastructure operator Infratil has revealed plans to start converting certain vehicle types owned by its NZ Bus unit to electric power.
CSIRO selects 11 teams for ON Accelerator program
21 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe CSIRO has selected 11 teams with innovative ideas to take part in the next round of its ON Accelerator program, which has been expanded to include Australian universities for the first time.
CSC wins $100m Transport for NSW managed services deal
20 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTechnology services company CSC has secured a $100m deal to manage Transport for NSW's networks across 1200 sites, including seven legacy networks as well as new technologies.
IBM analysts work to make Melbourne a smarter city
20 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA team of six IBM expert analysts has arrived in Melbourne and will spend the next three weeks helping to ensure the city is equipped to deal with disasters and disruptive events.
Qld State Development dept looking for CIO
18 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's Department of State Development is searching for a new CIO to lead the department's technology transformation efforts.
Chris Riddell, Steve Wozniak to discuss connected future
14 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian futurist Chris Riddell will host a conversation with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak covering the latter's vision for a connected future at the NSW Future Transport Summit next week.
Navy opens $90m simulation facility at Randwick
11 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Navy has opened the $90m new Navy Training Systems Centre at Randwick Barracks to enhance training for marine and electronic technicians.
CSIRO going green with electric cars
08 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCSIRO will deliver 10 fully electric cars to seven of its locations nationwide — along with solar panels to make them emissions-free — as part of its ongoing sustainability drive.
Metro North taps Orion Health for referrals platform
06 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's largest health service, Metro North, has arranged to adopt a platform from Orion Health to track and manage patient referrals between hospitals, community health centres and home care.
Finance considering streamlining telecom panels
01 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Finance has proposed to abolish two telecom procurement panels due to expire this year and replace them with a more flexible telecommunications services panel.
Govt consulting on National Relay Service reforms
29 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe communications ministry has issued a consultation paper into proposed reforms to the National Relay Service, which helps the hearing or speech impaired make and receive phone calls.
