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Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Dovetail partners with Siemens to design zero-emission aircraft

Dovetail Electric Aviation selects Siemens Xcelerator to retrofit aircraft with zero-emission propulsion systems, aiming to cut emissions and operating costs by up to 40%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Fintech

Cremorne Digital Hub launches programme to foster local tech scaleups

Melbourne's Cremorne Digital Hub unveils CDH Scaleup Program to bolster local tech firms and limit offshoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

DevOps

Datacom snaps up AWS award for work with Victorian Government

Datacom wins AWS Public Sector Partner Award for helping Australia's Victorian Government consolidate its IT infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021

Internet of Things

NNNCo and Agriculture Vic to roll out rural IoT networks

NNNCo and Agriculture Victoria are collaborating to deploy IoT networks over 600 farms covering 5,000 sq. km as part of a Victorian Government-funded trial.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020

Customer Relationship Management

How process automation improves efficiency for Parks Victoria

Microsoft brings new efficiency to Parks Victoria with ParkConnect, a centralised management system for employees and stakeholders.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019

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Victorian government stories

Data Protection

Victorian Government strengthens cybersecurity with new deal

The Victorian Government has partnered with Sparx Solutions and ProcessUnity to enhance third-party risk management and bolster cybersecurity across its departments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025

Platform-as-a-Service

Learnings from Victoria on infrastructure delivery

Project teams could cut waste and improve value for money if New Zealand adopts Victoria's lean delivery methods, an infrastructure expert says.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

ServiceNow secures digital transformation deal in Victoria

ServiceNow has clinched a three-year contract with the Victorian Government to enhance digital services across over 100 departments and promote skills development.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

EduTech

FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024 conference details

FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024, featuring RBA's digital currency research and fintech innovations from Bendigo Bank, AMP Bank, and NAB in Melbourne.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024

Health Technologies

Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024

Unified Communications

Victorian Government partners with Swoop for the Connecting Victoria program

Victoria's Government collaborates with Swoop for a £295m programme to improve internet access for regional towns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Sustainability

How will new energy standards affect Australia’s building sector?

Homes could cost slightly more to build, but lower energy bills and emissions are expected as Australia lifts its NatHERS bar to seven stars.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2023

Power / Energy

Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero

Offshore wind could help bridge Australia’s huge clean-power gap, with grid demand set to double by 2050 under net zero plans.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2023

Power / Energy

‘No jab no job’ brings out riot police – shuts down construction

Victorian builders now face a two-week work halt after a vaccine protest turned violent and police made arrests in Melbourne.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021

Software Development

DDLS and AIICT team up to boost digital skills in Victoria

DDLS and AIICT partner to provide training courses as part of Victoria's Digital Jobs program, addressing the demand for digital skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021

Victorian government

External cladding banned in Victoria

The ban is set to tighten fire safety in multi-storey buildings and may pressure other Australian states to follow Victoria’s lead.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021

Supply Chain

Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised

A Victorian train order is expected to protect 100 manufacturing jobs and bolster calls for a national rail procurement framework.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020

Supply Chain

What Australia’s $50m inland port can teach us about rail

Cheaper freight and fewer truck trips are expected as the terminal links directly to the Port of Melbourne and cuts Monash Freeway congestion.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020

Wireless Networks

Vic Govt provider deploys Zscaler cloud platform

Cenitex embraces Zscaler's cloud platform under Program Fortify to enhance core networking infrastructure and protect over 26,000 public servants statewide.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019