Chris Riddell, Steve Wozniak to discuss connected future
14 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian futurist Chris Riddell will host a conversation with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak covering the latter's vision for a connected future at the NSW Future Transport Summit next week.
Navy opens $90m simulation facility at Randwick
11 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Navy has opened the $90m new Navy Training Systems Centre at Randwick Barracks to enhance training for marine and electronic technicians.
CSIRO going green with electric cars
08 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCSIRO will deliver 10 fully electric cars to seven of its locations nationwide — along with solar panels to make them emissions-free — as part of its ongoing sustainability drive.
Metro North taps Orion Health for referrals platform
06 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's largest health service, Metro North, has arranged to adopt a platform from Orion Health to track and manage patient referrals between hospitals, community health centres and home care.
Finance considering streamlining telecom panels
01 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Finance has proposed to abolish two telecom procurement panels due to expire this year and replace them with a more flexible telecommunications services panel.
Govt consulting on National Relay Service reforms
29 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe communications ministry has issued a consultation paper into proposed reforms to the National Relay Service, which helps the hearing or speech impaired make and receive phone calls.
Driving transformation from the citizen's perspective
23 March, 2016 by David BraueService NSW is leading the way in using co-design methodologies to transform how citizens interact with government departments and agencies.
Accelerating digital transformation in government
21 March, 2016 by Peter Sabine, Government Lead for APAC, LivePersonMoving transactions online is not enough. The whole relationship, including transaction, interaction and follow-up, must be digital.
Ajilon named system integrator for Sydney Trains' ROC
17 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSydney Trains has appointed system integrator Ajilon to manage the $276m project to build a new Rail Operations Centre to improve operational efficiency and reduce delays.
Government kicks off cashless welfare trial
16 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government has commenced a controversial trial in South Australia's Ceduna involving providing 80% of welfare payments on a cashless Visa debit card.
Unisys opens GovConnectNSW service desk
14 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUnisys has opened a new service desk in Sydney to support the delivery of its six-year contract to provide IT support to NSW government agencies.
Queensland Rail to use Quintiq software to manage fleet
10 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland Rail will use software from Quintiq to help manage its train fleet, including its 75 new NGR trains, as part of the largest single investment in trains in the state's history.
ANSTO to take ownership of Australian Synchrotron
10 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has selected the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation to manage the Australian Synchrotron due to its experience managing large-scale research infrastructure.
Defence renews IT support contract with Unisys
10 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Department of Defence has signed a two-year contract extrusion with Unisys worth around $74 million covering the continued delivery of IT support nationwide.
Closing the ICT gender gap
09 March, 2016 by David BrauePlacing a broader focus on increasing digital fluency, and not just on STEM skills, may help close ICT gender gap, experts say.