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WA government launches public innovation ecosystem platform
The WA government has mapped the state’s entire innovation ecosystem for public view on a new platform.
NSW outlines vision for R&D
The NSW government has identified key areas to help grow research and development.
Aussie councils in running for top international gong
Australian councils have been named in the Intelligent Community Forum’s Top7 of 2020.
Supply of AI workers failing to meet demand
Strategic action is required to ensure Australia has an estimated 32,000 to 161,000 AI workers by 2030.
‘My department has its digital mojo back’
Moving from traditional procurement to an iterative approach has seen a department’s ICT investment budget increase fourfold in three years, CIO says.
Accelerator to help innovators access government contracts
Like their international counterparts, Australian governments at state and federal level are moving to ensure their procurement can benefit start-ups.
Councils change organisational structures to meet demands
Local government managers should create environments that promote risk-taking and innovation, new research finds.
Lake Macquarie adopts smart city to drive jobs, innovation
Partnership between a council, an economic development company and a network provider delivers Australia’s first smart city network across a local government area.
Vision and skill drive digital transformation
From digital leadership to cloud cover, there’s a lot that government can learn from the digital practices of other sectors, writes Lourens Swanepoel.