Tag: NSW Government

NSW govt looks to FinTechs in banking overhaul

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Local FinTechs are being called up to help the New South Wales government introduce innovative payment methods as part of a major refresh of its transactional banking contracts. NSW...

NSW must keep searching for ‘ubiquitous connectivity’

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Minns government is being urged to carry on the state’s pursuit of “ubiquitous connectivity” by partnering with industry and innovators to overcome the digital divide with a complex...

NSW govt renews SAP deal as negotiations drag on

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The New South Wales government has given itself another 12 months to renegotiate its main sourcing agreement with German software giant SAP, which also remains locked in talks with...

NSW trials sensor network for real-time flood data

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The New South Wales government has begun a trial of network sensing technology on two major rivers in Sydney that promises to deliver more reliable flood and storm intelligence...

Turbocharging NSW innovation will need brave reforms

Posted on   |  by Jacqui Munro
A week away from the anniversary of NSW Labor’s first year in power, it’s time to offer some help on innovation, science and technology, industry and trade. Unfortunately, the...

Dominello picks up first NSW govt work

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The technology advisory firm founded by former New South Wales minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello has been given the all-clear to provide consulting services to...

NSW govt dissolved chief data scientist role

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The New South Wales government permanently “retired” the role of chief data scientist late last year, prompting Professor Ian Oppermann, the architect of the state’s AI Assurance Framework, to...

Rush for startup grants inundates Investment NSW

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Investment NSW has been inundated with requests from startups for funding under the MVP Ventures program after it was paused for six months last year, delaying the arrival of...

NSW seeks input on ‘less transactional’ innovation policy

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The New South Wales government has opened a month-long public consultation on its new Innovation Blueprint, which will look to cultivate a more collaborative, less transactional relationship with innovators...