The government has implemented a multi-pronged data governance strategy The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has provided a response to the question raised regarding data governance and the promotion of the digital economy. Here is a summary of the response: The government acknowledges the importance of data governance and…
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This campaign aims to facilitate the development of Smart Government The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) has announced the launch of the Catch the Innovation Campaign to promote innovation within government departments and improve the quality and efficiency of public services. This campaign, following a previous edition…
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Tasmania’s emergency services new communications network Tasmania is gearing up to enhance its emergency response capabilities as state agencies prepare to transition to a new emergency services communications network. The network, known as the Tasmanian Government Radio Network (TasGRN), will be provided by Telstra and Motorola Solutions in partnership with…
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Shanghai claimed the top spot due to several factors, including its Suishenban Citizen Cloud According to a recent study conducted by Juniper Research, Shanghai has been ranked as the leading smart city for the second consecutive year in 2023. Juniper Research, renowned experts in the sustainability and IoT market, evaluated…
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This initiative demonstrates how the Australian Government is supporting small businesses The Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) in Australia has awarded grants totaling nearly $US5 million to five companies to develop innovative digital technologies that facilitate compliance and service delivery. The Regulatory Technology round of the BRII aims to…
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Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group strengthens collaborative efforts The Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group (FELEG) recently convened in Melbourne, where member agencies shared intelligence, strategies, and operational outcomes to enhance national security and combat criminal activities. Comprising law enforcement agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the…
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International agencies unite to address growing cybersecurity concerns In a groundbreaking collaboration, cybersecurity authorities from the United States and around the world have issued a joint advisory to raise awareness of a significant cybersecurity threat posed by a state-sponsored cyber actor known as Volt Typhoon. This collective effort involves the…
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Reliability is a critical factor for SLS SAR Surf Lifesaving New Zealand Search and Rescue (SLS SAR) is partnering with Motorola Solutions to enhance safety and efficiency in their inter-agency training exercises. SLS SAR, a volunteer agency responsible for delivering rescue and emergency services across New Zealand, relies on Motorola…
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Governments are increasing digital investments According to Gartner, worldwide government IT spending is projected to reach $US589.8 billion in 2023, representing a 7.6 per cent increase from 2022. Government organizations are facing challenges such as inflation, workforce scarcity, and competition from the commercial sector, which are testing their abilities to…
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Showcasing cutting-edge military technologies The Department of Defense and the Indiana National Guard have announced the hosting of the Technology Readiness Experimentation 2023 (TREX23-1) showcase at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, from May 16 to 24, 2023. TREX is part of the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) initiative and serves as a…
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