ABS engages Accenture for improved data collection
25 October, 2016The ABS has undergone a $257m transformation, engaging Accenture to alter the way it collects, analyses and accesses statistics.
OAIC resolving 97% of privacy complaints within 12 months
25 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDuring FY16, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) resolved 97% of privacy complaints and 87% of applications for FOI reviews within 12 months of receipt.
8common wins NSW Dept of Industry tender
24 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-Embling8common has won the NSW Department of Industry's expense management system tender, signing a contract to supply its Expense8 platform as SaaS for at least the next three years.
Queensland tech companies receive trade accolades
21 October, 2016The Premier of Queensland's Export Awards have recognised SmartCap Technologies, Typefi Systems and Opmantek for their excellent contribution to the state's trade output.
Govt to replace ageing health and aged care system
20 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government's 30-year-old health and aged care payment system will be replaced with a new solution based on existing commercial technology.
WA Emergency Telehealth Service expands
20 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWestern Australia's Emergency Telehealth Service has been extended to a 76th site, a health centre in the remote town of Yalgoo.
Technology can enhance election integrity
19 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingElectronic voting and voter registration technology can strengthen democracy, boost turnout among under-represented demographics and improve election integrity, a new report argues.
Buccaneer program satellite ready for lift-off
18 October, 2016Space engineers from UNSW Canberra have developed a miniature satellite that will help to more accurately predict the orbits of space objects.
WA to implement video call health care in hospitals
14 October, 2016Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (PMH) and Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) are currently trialling new video call services to lower travel costs and provide convenience to patients.
Sydney Water awarded for pipe failure predictions
13 October, 2016Sydney Water's Advanced Condition Assessment and Pipe Failure Prediction project is the winner of the International Water Associations (IWA) Project Innovation Award in Applied Research.
NHS 24 IT system overhaul 73% over budget
11 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingScotland's national telehealth organisation NHS 24 does not expect to complete its long-delayed IT systems overhaul until December 2017.
SA to invest $10m in autonomous vehicles
11 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSeeking to cement South Australia's status as a self-driving vehicle leader, the state government has announced a $10m grant fund for innovative autonomous and connected vehicle testing and R&D projects.
Adelaide endorses 10 Gbps network plan
05 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAdelaide City Council has voted to invite business cases for a project to transform the city into Australia's first 10-gigabit city.
Horizon Power implements advanced electricity meters
04 October, 2016New advanced electricity meters have been installed in the Pilbara for Horizon Power customers, replacing 47,000 old meters.
Tasmania opens Enterprize innovation hubs
04 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTasmania's two new Enterprize innovation hubs will be focused on fostering entrepreneurship and supporting promising start-ups.
