Government IT spending forecast to approach $17b

Australian governments will spend almost $17 billion on IT in 2023, according to Gartner’s latest update.

25 May, 2023

Govt IT spending set to exceed $13b

The Australian government sector is expected spend more than $13 billion on IT in 2021.

8 March, 2021

Proper IT selection matters for attracting and retaining good staff

If staff are forced to work with tools that frustrate rather than empower, it’s likely to lead to reduced productivity and even resignations.

14 October, 2019

Information technology: the great enabler

Having the right IT can enable councils to be more community-focused and service-led.

8 April, 2019

IT literacy: training to upskill public sector on the cloud

A new program aims to boost cloud computing skills in the public sector and upskill workers on data security as the Commonwealth’s transition to cloud-based infrastructure gains traction.

23 April, 2018

Local government can do better on reporting: AG

More than half of NSW’s councils are struggling to renew and maintain their infrastructure, according to the state’s auditor who says financial reporting in local government needs to improve.

23 April, 2018

City of Darebin to boost customer service

City of Darebin is implementing business process management to enhance its focus on customer service.

11 September, 2017

Merged council says it followed procurement rules over $9m IT contract

Pleads ‘extenuating circumstances’

6 June, 2017

NSW edges ahead with digital strategy but must keep promises, says expert

Keeping customer experience central to services.

30 May, 2017

MyGov verdict: functional (just)

‘Little annoyances’ remain for users.

25 May, 2017

MyGov: “we listened and we got it” says minister after digital makeover

Users double over two years.

23 May, 2017

Five ways blockchain will transform the public sector

Making paper trails redundant.

18 May, 2017

Global open data leaders give NSW lessons in data sharing

Promoting a culture of open data and data sharing.

15 May, 2017

Health confronts ghosts of failed govt IT projects in Medicare payments rebuild

Engage staff early, integrate process with systems.

27 April, 2017