Council stories

The new body will be co-chaired by Tech Data director of security solutions Tracy Holtz, and Alvaka Networks chief operating officer and chief information security officer Kevin McDonald.>>

Virtual reality technology is being used to improve pedestrian safety for older Australians, thanks to the work of researchers at the University of South Australia.>>

New Zealand’s Hawkes Bay Regional Council has announced it is set to undergo significant digital transformation in partnership with enterprise Software-as-a-Service provider TechnologyOne. >>

The request from the Taxpayers’ Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.>>

The cloud-based solution will be used to improve customer experience, and to capture and manage processes, according to a statement.>>

MidCoast Council’s ICT manager needed to deliver a robust IT system that allowed staff to do their jobs effectively.>>

The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.>>

The submarine cable will help deliver the fastest data and telecoms connection to Asia from the east coast of Australia.>>

The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.>>

The eight-year deal will see Moreton Bay Regional Council adopt the vendors OneCouncil SaaS solution.>>

The company has been delivering the council’s corporate systems through Amazon Web Services since late 2013.>>

The local government authority has implemented TechnologyOne’s enterprise solution to replace paper-based work orders.>>

Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle Declan Clausen talks about how the city is investing in smart city technology.>>

According to Promapp, its cloud-based software will enable the council body to map, review and improve processes on an ongoing basis.>>

The Kāpiti Coast District Council accidentally sent spam email to hundreds of people last night.>>

For example, if a customer request for a water meter issue is received, a work order can then be generated and a council staff member dispatched.>>

The story of Cumberland Council is one of amalgamation, adoption and great success; after just five months of operation.>>

Bayside City Council in Victoria has brought Promapp on board to provide its business process management software.>>

The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi’s public library after hours.>>

Brimbank City Council in Victoria has announced ShoreTel is its chosen vendor for a new unified communications (UC) solution.>>

MYOB surveyed more than 300 SME operators based in Auckland, and found disatisfaction with local council support is at its highest level in two years.>>

The Fonterra Shareholders' Council said farmers are disappointed with today's announcement of an interim dividend of 10 cents a share and a trimmed fo>>

New Zealand councils have a history of sharing with each other, but this is the first time that sharing has been centralised nationwide>>

On Monday November 3rd, local New Zealand councils will have free access to an online library. >>