The State’s tech sector has welcomed the return of a science and technology minister saying it must be fully supported in the coming State Budget. President of TasICT David Mills said incoming Minister Madeleine Ogilvie knew the science and tech sector well and could hit the ground running at a vital time. “The focus has…
The Liberal Government has announced this morning, that as part of a reshuffle, it is re-establishing the ministry with a focus on Science and Technology with Minister Madeline Ogilvie to reassume oversight of the portfolio. Since the distinct ministry was dropped after the March state election, TasICT has lobbied hard for the re-establishment. The ICT…
Tasmania’s tech sector has urged businesses to get professional advice as they recover from Friday’s CrowdStrike technical incident that disrupted Tasmania’s digital economy. General Manager TasICT Russell Kelly said that while many computer systems were returning to normal, the next wave of activity could be scammers approaching unaware businesses and pretending to help. “After such…
A leading expert on detecting insider risks and cyber spies, Dr Deanna Caputo will keynote at the 2024 TasICT Cyber Security Conference in Hobart on August 1. Dr Caputo is Chief Scientist for Insider Threat Research & Solutions for MITRE, a not-for-profit that works to address the most complex national security challenges and is regularly…
Tasmanian government departments have scooped the awards at the 2024 TasICT Excellence Awards as projects unlock the benefits of new technology, including improving health services and disaster response. Cutting-edge tech applications and communications projects received top gongs for their focus on modernising health delivery, providing improved patient care and helping emergency services become more responsive…
Tasmanians can expect more use of Artificial Intelligence in government following a national tick of approval on Friday – and public servants need a crash course in how to use it ethically, says TasICT. Tasmania’s technology sector has welcomed the decision of Data and Digital Ministers in Darwin on Friday adopting a national framework to…
