New governance framework to unify oversight of the design of eHealth NSW’s digital healthcare solutions
The model will ensure for the first time that every group working on design of digital clinical solutions within eHealth NSW will have consistent governance and support.
DIA New Zealand developing ‘single source of truth’ for information, tools and services to support public sector digital transformation
The minimal viable product (MVP) is expected to go live in December 2017, while reviewing, re-writing and migrating content is expected to be ongoing through 2018.
CSIRO invests in NovaSAR, a sophisticated satellite with an advanced radar technology which provides high-res images of Earth from space
“The NovaSAR-S tech enables data collection 24/7, regardless of daylight or weather conditions, which is particularly important for this continent with a tropical climate and a large coastline.”
Australia’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection issues request for procurement of new digital platform for visa management
The Global Digital Platform will support the ongoing competitiveness of key Australian industries, support strong national security and deliver a world-leading, digital user-experience for visa applicants.
Public testing commenced for new service to simplify and speed up business registration in Australia
The government is making the code for the service publicly available so the private sector can seamlessly connect their customers to business registration services.
Sandie Matthews appointed as new head of Office of Digital Government in Northern Territory (NT)
The Office will have a key role in progressing ICT related Election Commitments including Digital Territory Strategy, Open Data, Digital Standards, and Data Analytics.
STB collaborating with AliPay on content, data analytics and marketing to enhance Chinese tourists’ experience in Singapore
Alipay and STB will also share data and analytics on trends in Chinese travel to Singapore with tourism industry stakeholders in Singapore.
WIPO’s free AI-based translation tool for patent documents now 'trained' in ten languages
WIPO Translate is trained exclusively with huge amounts of patent texts and includes a “domain-aware-technique” that translates according to the specificity of the invention.
Singapore government awards multi-million-dollar contract for DDoS mitigation services
The companies include telcos Singtel, Starhub and BT, as well as Singapore- based technology companies CHJ Technologies, Evvo Labs and Embrio Enterprises.
ANU and UNSW Canberra to collaborate on building and testing satellites and space instruments
“The UNSW Canberra agreement with ANU means Australia now has the facilities to come up to speed with the international space sector.”
MPA Singapore conducted trial for the inspection of ship tanks and holds using drones
Drones have the potential to significantly reduce survey time and costs, while reducing the surveyors’ exposure to dangerous situations.
Developing a vibrant innovation ecosystem and promoting digitalisation among key strategies outlined in vision for maritime Singapore
The Committee believes that the Singapore Government should be open to pilot trials and regulatory sandboxes to test-bed innovative solutions.
ITU report finds key role for space-based and upper-atmosphere technologies in bringing global broadband connectivity
According to the report 5G will need to be an ecosystem of technologies – a network of networks – with satellites and HAPS filling key roles to enable the entire system.
Premier of South Australia announces establishment of Space Industry Centre
“We’re not talking about an agency the size of NASA that sends people to the moon. We are looking at capabilities that benefit society, communications and national security.”
Australian government to invest AU$50 million into new industry-led Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
The Australian Cyber Security Growth Network will work closely with the Cyber Security CRC to facilitate collaborative research that meets the needs of Australian industry.
OAIC and CSIRO’s Data61 release guide to help Australian organisations de-identify data effectively
The framework is intended to help data custodians make sound decisions based on best practice, but it is not a step-by-step algorithm impact management.
BCA Singapore initiating Behavioural Change Pilot Programme to nudge building occupants towards sustainable behaviour
Tenant and occupant activities within a building account for as much as 50 per cent of the total electricity consumption of a typical office or retail building.