Council stories

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.

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 has tackled major security vulnerabilities by replacing Oracle JDK 8 with Azul Platform Core, securing mission-critical Java applications.

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 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 has implemented a smart water metering solution using Spark's IoT network, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Fortinet says its new Public Sector Advisory Council will expand its commitment to secure public sector organisations worldwide.

CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.

University of South Australia researchers are using virtual reality technology to improve road safety for older Australians.

New Zealand's Hawkes Bay Regional Council partners with TechnologyOne for a significant digital transformation project.

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.

The cloud-based solution will be used to improve customer experience, and to capture and manage processes, according to a statement.

MidCoast Council’s ICT manager needed to deliver a robust IT system that allowed staff to do their jobs effectively.

The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.

The submarine cable will help deliver the fastest data and telecoms connection to Asia from the east coast of Australia.

The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.

TechnologyOne extends its 20-year partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, penning an eight-year deal to implement their OneCouncil SaaS solution.

TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.

The local government authority has implemented TechnologyOne’s enterprise solution to replace paper-based work orders.

Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.