Establishing a data governance system

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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Catch the innovation campaign to promote AI adoption

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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Radio network gets everyone talking

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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Business innovation grants to solve challenges

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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Combating transnationals crimes

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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Joint international cybersecurity advisory exposes state-sponsored cyber actor’s threat to critical infrastructure

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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Motorola Solutions enhances rescue missions across NZ

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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Worldwide government IT spending to grow 8 per cent

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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Technology readiness experimentation 2023

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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