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Where are the commitments?

TasICT, the peak industry body for the Information, Communication and Technology sector has welcomed the release of the Tasmanian Government’s Our Digital Future document but believes the plan for digital transformation is way short of what the state requires.  TasICT President Martin Anderson has pointed out that the actions in the strategy are extremely modest…


Premier’s Advisory Council seeks TasICT advice on impacts of COVID-19

Premier Peter Gutwein has established an Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Council (PESRAC). The Council is tasked with providing advice and recommendations on how to best mitigate the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and identifying opportunities for economic and social renewal. The Council’s starting perspective is that community-led recovery is key, and needs…


ICT Industry offers assistance to State Government

The local technology industry has detailed ways the Tasmanian Government can become a leader in customer service through digital service delivery. In its response to the Tasmanian Government’s Our Digital Future strategy, TasICT the peak industry body for the Information, Communication and Technology sector said the Tasmanian Government needs to be bold and take action…


A Cyber Security Centre in Hobart could create 60 jobs in I.T.

(Mercury Newspaper 23.09.19) A CYBERSECURITY centre that could bring more than 60 information technology jobs to Hobart will soon meet with local interested parties to discuss the possibility of setting up shop in Hobart. Hobart has made the shortlist of regional locations that CT4 — an Australian IT service and product company — will consider…


ICT Industry Summit proves popular and beneficial

Ian Warner, TasICT President Michael Ferguson, Minister for Science & Technology The Tasmanian Government ICT Industry Summit held as part of the 2019 ICT Tasmanian Conference and Innovation Exhibition has been hailed as a success by the Tasmanian Government and TasICT – the peak industry body for the Tasmanian Information, Communication & Technology sector.  …


Tassie ICT sector launches FutureFest 2019

Michael Ferguson, Minister for Science and Technology Tasmania’s ICT sector has today launched FutureFest 2019, a week-long celebration of technology in our State including networking events, summits, an entrepreneurial pitch night and a range of professional development opportunities. The festival includes a packed program of 32 events across Hobart and Launceston, all of which will help to…