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.
WA said to select winners for $3bn GovNext project
13 September, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAtos, 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-EmblingThe 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-EmblingAn 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.
Technology more accessible for the disabled
24 August, 2016More than four million Australians with a disability will receive improved accessibility to ICT procurement, with the adoption of an internationally recognised minimum standard.
Record myGov registration numbers
24 August, 2016Over 10 million Australians have now registered with myGov, making it one of the biggest digital services in Australia.
Adelaide City Council live streaming committee meetings
24 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAdelaide 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.
Deeper perception of health data
22 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Spatial VisionA vital women's health program is being boosted through an improved data visualisation solution.
