Welfare payment system overhaul
21 September, 2015A new welfare payment system is up for 'design' grabs from the ICT industry. Expressions of interest are now being sought.
US launches second Global City Teams Challenge
16 September, 2015The second Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) was announced at this week's White House Smart Cities Forum, aiming to bring together communities and innovators with the technology to overcome modern challenges.
What will change under Turnbull?
16 September, 2015 by David BraueMalcolm Turnbull's technology nous will shape his prime ministership and the government, say analysts.
NSW Department of Finance seeking group CIO
08 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Department of Finance has put out a job ad seeking candidates with strong project and financial management experience to take over the position of group CIO.
Qld lays out $1bn e-health investment strategy
07 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Queensland government expects that its $1bn, 20-year e-health investment strategy will create over 1000 jobs and improve healthcare services in the state.
US department uncovers misuse of govt IT gear, funds
04 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIn a salutary lesson for all governments including Australia's, a US Department of Commerce probe accuses an official of misappropriation of government computing equipment.
Back in court — IBM vs Qld government
02 September, 2015 by David BraueIn the ongoing saga of the ill-fated Queensland Health SAP/Workbrain-based payroll system, IBM has lodged legal action seeking to have the state's claim against it thrown out.
Defence considers Oculus Rift for training exercises
02 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Defence's Defence Science and Technology Group has teamed up with Oculus to explore using VR technologies such as the Oculus Rift in military training and education.
nbn should eventually be split up: ACCC chair
01 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingACCC chairman Rod Sims recommended in a recent speech that nbn should make preparations to eventually split up into different businesses that would compete with each other in certain aspects.
ICT's role in emergency and disaster response
31 August, 2015The first ICT conference focusing on management of major emergencies and disasters will be held in Bulgaria from 4–6 November.
CSIRO Digital Productivity and NICTA to merge
28 August, 2015Settling months of speculation, the federal government has announced that the CSIRO's Digital Productivity flagship and NICTA will merge, forming one of the largest digital innovation teams in the world.
ACT govt saves all recycled ICT gear from landfill
25 August, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACT government's ICT equipment disposal broker Reuse-RecycleIT has saved all the territory's excess or superseded ICT equipment from the landfill since entering the arrangement in 2009.
Smart ICT could transform Australia's infrastructure
18 August, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDuring a hearing on Friday, a House Standing Committee was given a number of recommendations for using smart ICT to transform the way Australia manages its public infrastructure.
AG commissions cost-benefit study on fair use
17 August, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Attorney-General's Department well evaluate the costs and benefits of introducing fair use exemptions for copyright violation laws.
NEC wins DFAT global ICT support contract
17 August, 2015NEC Australia has won a four-year contract to assume responsibility for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) ICT Global Support Centres, which support 12,000 users at 160 sites across the world.
