Councils get smarter with data

Digital tools such as smart contracts and data-commons licenses are letting citizens share data on their own terms.

9 September, 2019

Safety in the age of the smart city

How do we construct and manage cities so that everything, and everyone, flows smoothly today and in the future – particularly ensuring a city’s resilience after a major incident, unplanned event or emergency?

3 September, 2019

Universities back foreign interference task force

There are warnings that universities are attractive targets for foreign cyber adversaries.

29 August, 2019

NZ boosts conservation efforts with AI

The NZ government is using ‘digital twins’ and AI to save a rare parrot from extinction.

28 August, 2019

Councils struggle on road to transformation

Lack of skills, leadership and resources are hampering council attempts to transform customer experience.

26 August, 2019

The promise and perils of robot workers

Robotic process automation can increase efficiencies, improve customer service and boost employee morale, proponents say.

22 August, 2019

Myki data leak put privacy at risk: report

Public Transport Victoria breached privacy laws by releasing information about millions of commuters.

19 August, 2019

Restoring public trust around data

While government organisations invest in modernisation to gain a 360-degree view of citizens, many face an unfortunate side effect: the creation of data silos.

12 August, 2019

The rise of digital workers in government

Government agencies are exploring robotic process automation for more efficient processes, fewer mistakes, a more optimised workforce, better compliance and happier citizens.

28 July, 2019

The practical reality of blockchain in government

Government departments should focus on practical uses of blockchain with discipline, pragmatism and awareness of risks.

25 July, 2019

Global collaboration needed to mitigate cyber threats

Because cyber threat actors operate across national borders, industry and governments should strive to pursue policy and technological partnerships.

22 July, 2019

Rising to the citizen experience challenge

Tapping into the open source community can provide a fantastic platform where local councils can share learnings and ship innovation faster.

18 July, 2019

Govt awards $550m in ICT contracts

The government has awarded almost $550 million in digital service contracts via its online sourcing platform.

18 July, 2019

Predictive technology takes pain out of parking

Newcastle has been become the first Australian city to trial a new predictive parking technology that has been adopted across Europe.

17 July, 2019