Handling peak demand for government services without crashing

Government departments are continuing to rely on stovepiped IT projects that leave them exposed to cyber attacks and myGov-style crashes.

26 July, 2021

Managing cyber security skills in government

With budgetary restrictions and regulatory boundaries, bringing on cyber talent can be tricky for government agencies.

21 July, 2021

Don’t be afraid of admitting cloud failures

The systematic problem government organisations face is not admitting cloud failures early enough in the process to mitigate damage.

19 July, 2021

Cyber security failures at TfNSW, Sydney Trains

Transport for NSW and Sydney Trains are failing to manage ‘significant’ cyber security risks, the NSW Auditor General says.

14 July, 2021

Deloitte to deliver digital health gateway

Deloitte Consulting has won the contract to deliver the government’s new health information gateway.

5 July, 2021

New CRCs to drive low carbon tech, bioproducts, digital economy

The government has announced $158 million for three new CRCs under the latest grants round.

4 July, 2021

Govt digital services not inclusive enough, research finds

A survey has found digital government services need to be more accessible for people with disabilities.

1 July, 2021

Big data not being harnessed to improve infrastructure planning

Australia is failing to leverage big data to plan and deliver community infrastructure in urban areas

28 June, 2021

NSW budget invests in digital transformation

The NSW budget has invested in the rollout of government digital transformation intitiatives over the next 12 months.

24 June, 2021

Zero complaints made about COVIDSafe app

There hasn’t been one complaint about the COVIDSafe app since it was released.

18 June, 2021

Sydney Science Park tests smart waters

A waste water recycling plant being built in a smart city development in western Sydney will use digital twins to produce water on demand.

4 June, 2021

Plans to increase mobile speed cameras under scrutiny

A NSW parliamentary committee will inquire into recent changes to the NSW mobile speed camera program.

28 May, 2021

NSW leads charge on e-invoicing

All NSW government agencies will have to use e-invoicing for goods and services valued at up to $1 million from next year.

26 May, 2021

WA council computer controls riddled with weaknesses

WA’s local governments need to improve their computer controls, an audit has found.

24 May, 2021