WA public sector review recommends transfer of digital transformation policy functions to Department of Premier and Cabinet

The report also recommends that the ICT procurement function
should lie within the Department of Finance and that the DPC should, as a
priority, coordinate the development of a proactive action and response plan to
address cyber security risks.
New Measurement Technologies Laboratory opened at Singapore University of Technology and Design

The projects at the lab incorporate the latest developments in security, Big Data analytics and Internet of Things (IoT).
Fifteen industry-led projects awarded AU$33 million under fourth round of Australian Government’s CRC-P Program

Funded projects in this round include a portable,
non-invasive brain scanner for early stroke detection and monitoring and a high-performance
alternative to the lithium battery for the energy storage market.
DTA Australia proposes the creation of a Hardware Marketplace for government agencies

The DTA is considering publishing product and service
prices, which can be viewed by all sellers on the marketplace in the relevant
category.
ASX announces plans to adopt blockchain technology for equity clearing and settlement

ASX will now work with stakeholders on finalising the scope
of Day 1 functionality for the new system, which is expected to be released for
market feedback at the end of March 2018.