IP Australia implements electronic correspondence
01 November, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIP Australia is rolling out electronic correspondence to improve the experience for users, starting with patent holders and applicants.
Tas Gov supports TasICT Generations Project
01 November, 2016The Tasmanian Government has invested $50,000 in the 2016 Budget TasICT Generations Project, aiming to to redress STEM and ICT skills shortages in the state.
Victoria Police extend life of LEAP database
31 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVictoria Police have finally added the ability for frontline officers to input data into the LEAP crime database directly, and combined with a mobile device rollout will soon let officers input data from the field.
Digital Transformation Agency formally established
31 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal Digital Transformation Office has completed the transition to the Digital Transformation Agency.
NZ's EECA appoints new CEO
28 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNSW Roads and Maritime Services network GM for motorways James Hay will take over as CEO of New Zealand's Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority early next year.
NZ$2m in loans for green energy projects
26 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNZ's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority will provide low-cost, interest-free loans to public sector organisations looking to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
Data#3 contracted for Queensland education
26 October, 2016The Queensland Department of Education and Training (DET) has contracted Data#3 to supply technology to its schools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
