Tech

US state CIOs evolving in face of IT outsourcing

21 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The 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-Embling

The 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-Embling

Atos, 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-Embling

The 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-Embling

An 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.


Adelaide City Council live streaming committee meetings

24 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Adelaide 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, 2016

Over 10 million Australians have now registered with myGov, making it one of the biggest digital services in Australia.


Technology more accessible for the disabled

24 August, 2016

More than four million Australians with a disability will receive improved accessibility to ICT procurement, with the adoption of an internationally recognised minimum standard.


Deeper perception of health data

22 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Spatial Vision

A 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-Embling

Disruptive 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.


WA schools struggling with outdated tech, slow internet

19 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

WA'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.


eHealth Queensland seeking new executives

19 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The 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.


NZDF veteran claims management system goes live

16 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The 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 Australia | Supplied by: Ricoh Australia Pty Ltd

Mass connectivity, mobility, big data, predictive analysis and a workforce full of millennials are bringing both challenges and opportunities for the working environment.


SA Health settles unlicensed software suit

08 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

SA Health has agreed to pay digital health software company Global Health at least $5m to settle a lawsuit over alleged unlicensed ongoing use of patient administration software from the vendor.


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