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.
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.
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.
Adelaide joins Smart Gigabit Communities Program
29 September, 2016Adelaide has taken a step towards becoming Australia's first Gig City, signing up with smart city initiator and internet application development organisation US Ignite.
Melbourne innovation hub created by Cognizant
28 September, 2016Cognizant will establish a Digital Works Collaboratory in Melbourne, a dedicated space for businesses to design and build digital solutions.
WA's GovNext-ICT program needs oversight
26 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA WA parliamentary committee has recommended that a body be established to oversee the potentially $3bn worth of contracts that could be issued under the GovNext-ICT program.
QPC wins Toowoomba Regional Council contract
26 September, 2016QPC has been contracted to supply managed services for contact centre and telephony applications infrastructure at Toowoomba Regional Council.
Alcidion technology adopted by NT Health Department
23 September, 2016Alcidion Group will roll out its Miya platform across the Royal Darwin and Alice Springs Hospitals after signing a $525,000 contract with the Northern Territory Department of Health.
Overseas experts named to Innovation Australia board
22 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government has appointed two new international experts to the board of Innovation Australia, which is transitioning to Innovation and Science Australia.
US state CIOs evolving in face of IT outsourcing
21 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe 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-EmblingThe Australian Public Service plans to directly adopt the European standard on accessibility of sourced ICT products and services for employees with disabilities.
