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

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

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

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

Contractor duped council out of $1.6m

A Victorian council was duped by an IT contractor who directed $1.6 million of council money into his own companies.

9 June, 2021

Getting ready for 5G

Now is the time for government agencies to not only plan for the evolution of 5G technology, but for the technical measures that will be required in order to mitigate potential cybersecurity threats.

31 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

Call to appoint federal Chief Technologist

CEDA is calling for a Chief Technologist to help drive policy and regulation.

19 May, 2021

e-invoicing offers huge potential savings

Legislating requirements for digital e-procurement and e-invoicing is one way for the government to help businesses transition to the “new normal” economy.

10 May, 2021

Fostering digital engagement after covid

A new report provides insights into how local government is adapting to the changing digital landscape.

6 May, 2021

Digital services get $500m budget boost

The federal budget includes $500 million for myGov, My Health Record and digital identity.

6 May, 2021

Report finds more data, more trust in government

Use of digital services during covid has boosted trust in government, a report says.

29 April, 2021