Council stories
Australian councils urged to enhance digital services
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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A new report reveals Australian councils are struggling to meet digital service demands amid growing community expectations for streamlined access.
Sigurd Magnusson returns as CEO of Silverstripe to drive growth
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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council
Sigurd Magnusson returns to Silverstripe as CEO, aiming to drive innovation and growth. His extensive experience makes him a key leader for the tech firm.
Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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datacom
New Datacom research reveals that 70% of Australians would increase their confidence in local councils through tech investments, yet only 37% see councils as tech-savvy.
Newcastle City Council switches to Azul for Java security
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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paas
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cybersecurity
Newcastle City Council has tackled major security vulnerabilities by replacing Oracle JDK 8 with Azul Platform Core, securing mission-critical Java applications.
UK councils show worrying laxity in AI usage policies
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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ai
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council
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data leak
FOI data reveal a 'shocking' laxity among UK councils in regulating workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage, with three-quarters lacking usage policies and over a third permitting AI use without policy.
InternetNZ appoints new chief executive. Will take over in October
Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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government
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council
InternetNZ has announced the appointment of its new chief executive, with Vivien Maidaborn taking over the role from interim chief Andrew Cushen in October.
Dunedin City Council uses Spark IoT network for new water measuring system
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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iot
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spark
Dunedin City Council has implemented a smart water metering solution using Spark's IoT network, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Who is on Fortinet’s new Public Sector Advisory Council?
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet says its new Public Sector Advisory Council will expand its commitment to secure public sector organisations worldwide.
CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council, led by 16 security execs
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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cybersecurity
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council
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comptia
CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.
New research project uses VR to make Australian roads safer
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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edutech
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council
University of South Australia researchers are using virtual reality technology to improve road safety for older Australians.
Hawkes Bay launches digital transformation project with TechnologyOne
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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digital transformation
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technologyone
New Zealand's Hawkes Bay Regional Council partners with TechnologyOne for a significant digital transformation project.
Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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government
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taxpayers union
The request from the Taxpayers’ Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.
Northern Melbourne council launches cloud-based solution Nintex
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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The cloud-based solution will be used to improve customer experience, and to capture and manage processes, according to a statement.
How a complex new NSW Council balanced its workload
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
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council
MidCoast Council’s ICT manager needed to deliver a robust IT system that allowed staff to do their jobs effectively.
Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards
Wed, 15th May 2019
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smart cities
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iot
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wireless networks
The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.
Sunshine Coast submarine cable landing station underway
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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network infrastructure
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council
The submarine cable will help deliver the fastest data and telecoms connection to Asia from the east coast of Australia.
Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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iot
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council
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australian government
The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.
TechnologyOne ink multi-million-dollar contract extension with Moreton Bay Regional Council
Mon, 21st May 2018
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saas
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council
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contracts
TechnologyOne extends its 20-year partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, penning an eight-year deal to implement their OneCouncil SaaS solution.
TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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saas
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government
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TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.
TechnologyOne scores local government contract with SA’s City of Mitcham
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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council
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local government
The local government authority has implemented TechnologyOne’s enterprise solution to replace paper-based work orders.