Industry News
How safe are driverless cars?
A newly released video is asking the public whether they would travel in an automated vehicle, as industry moves to create a new regulatory system in Australia. [ + ]
Budget 2018: DTA to begin GovPass trial in Oct
The Digital Transformation Agency will use part of the $92.4m from the Budget to fund a GovPass beta trial of up to eight government services. [ + ]
DTA publishes content strategy guidance
The Digital Transformation Agency has released guidance aimed at helping all Australian government agencies develop a content strategy. [ + ]
Budget 2018: Cyberbullying in the crosshairs
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner given an extra $14.2 million over four years to help counter cyberbullying and image-based abuse. [ + ]
Melbourne innovates to improve disabled access
A competition designed to make the streets of Melbourne more accessible to those with a disability has yielded five innovative solutions. [ + ]
Telcos adopt automation to stay relevant
Automation is being increasingly adopted by telcos in order for them to remain competitive, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
New Zealand still can't find a CTO
The New Zealand Government has opened a new round of recruitment to try to attract someone to the role of the country's first chief technology officer. [ + ]
Vertel, Nuage team for critical SD-WAN markets
Vertel and Nuage Networks will team up to launch SD-WAN services for Vertel's government, enterprise and service provider customers. [ + ]
Smart sensors reduce Adelaide's water leaks
A new network of 400-plus smart sensors spread across Adelaide's CBD has helped SA Water prevent 15 major breaks or water leaks in its first 10 months. [ + ]
New Zealand govt sees urgent need to upskill in AI
An action plan and ethical framework are critical to ensuring that people are educated and upskilled on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. [ + ]
Jobs boosted by Advance Queensland
The Advance Queensland initiative has helped to create almost 11,000 new jobs, according to new figures. [ + ]
Most New Zealanders worried about privacy
Two-thirds are concerned about individual privacy, and more than half are more worried now than a few years ago, according to the Privacy Commissioner. [ + ]
Software giants team for digital defence
Accenture and SAP are to develop a new digital solution to help defence and security agencies hasten their digital transformation efforts. [ + ]
MobileMuster and Envirostream to improve e-waste recycling
A partnership between MobileMuster and Envirostream will offer councils new recycling bins for mobile phones and other e-waste. [ + ]
Future cities lab launched at UNSW
The City Analytics Lab will improve collaboration among agencies responsible for planning and designing smarter, more livable future cities. [ + ]
