Indian Supreme Court rules that privacy is a fundamental right in case related to mandatory use of biometric national ID
Aadhaar has been made mandatory for a wide range of activities, from filing taxes and opening bank accounts to getting a mobile number.
Health Ministry of New Zealand using social media and unconventional data to track infectious disease outbreaks
Identification of trends could help to put appropriate measures in place to prevent disease spread, and ensure sufficient stocks of medicines are available.
EXCLUSIVE – Keynote address by Damon Rees at NSW OpenGov Leadership Forum – What lies ahead in the NSW Government’s digital journey
“Digital for us is not apps and pretty websites. It is a genuine step change in the customer experience that people can have.”
RIE2020 Plan – A*STAR to launch two model factories, AI.SG Makerspace to be operational in January 2018
A*STAR will launch the Model Factory@SIMTech and the Model Factory@ARTC later this year and in the first quarter of 2018 respectively.
Indian Railways launches ‘RailCloud’ project as part of plans to develop common ICT platform
“To achieve the goal of single digital platform for IR a few foundational projects need to be implemented first, establishment of RailCloud is one such project.”
Biometric technology and new smart immigration gates being introduced at Dubai airport
A facial recognition solution will be integrated with the UAE Wallet enabling travellers to register and store their biometric data through multiple means.
MIMOS’ activities during first half of 2017 – Initiatives in FinTech, digital assessment, health data, IoT and more
The launch of MyHDW, created with local technology developed by MIMOS and intelligent community infrastructure project at Tuaran town centre were two of the initiatives.
Advanced Threat Defense and Targeted Attack Risk Mitigation [OG Partner]
Unlike regular malware, advanced, targeted threats are actively controlled and managed by the perpetrators.
SOC powered by Kaspersky Lab [OG Partner]
While businesses learn to better protect themselves, criminals are simultaneously devising ever more sophisticated techniques to penetrate their security walls
Cybersecurity for Electric Power Infrastructure [OG Partner]
The high level of openness and integration of electric power systems, combined with the pervasiveness of IT and Internet technologies in daily life, has raised new challenges for the electric power sector.
Kaspersky Cybersecurity Training Program [OG Partner]
IT Security staff need to be skilled in the advanced techniques that form a key component of effective enterprise threat management and mitigation strategies. But, as people are the weakest link in the security chain, organizations should also consider the provision of Cybersecurity Awareness training for their employees.
Data61 envisions four plausible adoption scenarios of Blockchain technology in Australia in 2030
Data61 recommends that regulators and enterprise should be technologically neutral in framing the criteria for acceptance of a system in their domain.
Safety app for drone users from Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia
The mobile app’s “Can I fly there” section displays information about the safety regulations to help drone operators fly safely and responsibly
IMDA Singapore signs MOIs with three leading local banks to provide IMDA-accredited companies with access to innovative banking sector projects
The objective is to help the accredited companies develop a track record by working on development and implementation of solutions to actual problem statements from the banks.
?Unisys and the CSIRO’s Data61 Join Forces for Faster, More Secure Processing of Passengers and Parcels at International Borders [OG Partner]
Unisys Corporation and CSIRO’s Data 61 today announced a collaboration to develop an advanced data analytics solution for automated security risk assessment of travellers and cargo at air, land and sea borders.
Part 4: Biometrics and Wearable Technology – The Inevitable Marriage?
The first three installments of this series looked at the market for wearable devices and how traditional and non-traditional biometrics can be used with current and emerging wearable technology.
Part 3: Biometrics and Wearable Technology – The Inevitable Marriage? [OG Partner]
Parts one and two of this series looked at the market for wearable devices and how biometrics can be used with today’s wearable technology. In this installment we will look at revolutionary biosensors of the not too distant future and the impact they will have on biometrics as we know it.
Part 2: Biometrics and Wearable Technology – The Inevitable Marriage? [OG Partner]
In part one of this series we look at the market outlook for wearable devices. In this installment we will explore how biometrics fits into the world of today’s wearable technology.
Part 1: Biometrics and Wearable Technology – The Inevitable Marriage? [OG Partner]
Biometrics are fascinating on their own, but consider the combined impact of biometrics and what some believe will be on of the most disruptive technologies of the next decade – wearable technology.
Mission-Focused Application Services [OG Partner]
The modern government organization deploys, manages, and maintains a multitude of data centric applications. From citizen services to law enforcement, border security, case management, fraud detection, wearable sensors, and military operations, agencies rely on back-office and frontline solutions to power their many missions.
Hybrid IT: Empowering Today’s Digital Government Worker [OG Partner]
When the White House launched the federal Cloud First strategy more than five years ago, agencies moved cautiously to adopt cloud models. Many expressed a preference for keeping data and applications in private clouds, citing security and management concerns.
Institute of Public Administration of Canada [OG Partner]
IPAC encourages real-time collaboration across the globe with PSWB.net, a purpose-driven social platform built on OpenText TempoTM Social.
The New Zealand Transport Agency Starts Digital Transformation Journey [OG Partner]
Government transport organization serves citizens more efficiently with OpenText Enterprise Content Management-as-a-Service (EXMaaS) in the Cloud.
Critical Capabilities Report for ECM [OG Partner]
The Gartner Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Content Management 2016 report is an essential resource for understanding and evaluating the evolving ECM environment
e-Government or Out of Government [OG Partner]
The book describes the current state of e-government technology and looks into the future as it continues to introduce new models of engagement and enhance program productivity.
Australian government ICT projects over AU$10 million in value to be reviewed
“The DTA will ensure we’re investing in the right technology projects, we can track their implementation, and know they will deliver on the public policy benefits they promise.”
Are You Controlling Software Costs? Or Are Software Costs Controlling You? [OG Partner]
Red Hat’s open source model and enterprise-class solutions deliver a high-performance, stable, secure, and cost-effective architecture for your applications.
Joined up Justice [OG Partner]
Government departments are challenged by the need to drive greater digital government initiatives enabling digital integration across their own department and the departments with which they collaborate and coordinate. The need to deliver services to citizens online and through digital platforms has never been greater.
Solving The Big Data Challenge [OG Partner]
Along with tremendous opportunity, today’s rapid growth of data also presents agencies with a daunting challenge that is pushing the limits of existing Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. Agencies hoping to reap the proven value of big data through effective use of their IT investments must contend with a wide range of new and rapidly-shifting technologies.
Security Is Dead. Long Live Security. [OG Partner]
Cybersecurity is dead. …that is, the way it was originally designed and is currently deployed. Whether measured by the billions of dollars wasted trying implement it, or the almost-daily breach notifications from organizations around the world, the core premise of old security models is failing society every day.
