Do outmoded government workspaces discourage talent? Here’s what to fix
Could the public sector ever deploy systems so good they actually make people want to work for it? Business already has. This is what counts. Read More
Author: Julian Bajkowski
Why Azure is a gamechanger for government
Agencies have for years played on the margins of cloud, only to find choices and progress constrained amid concerns over security, sovereignty, governance and resilience. Microsoft Azure’s launch for government coupled with its official ASD rating as a ‘Protected’ level provider changes that -- big time. Read More
Meetings that actually get things done? It’s not a fantasy
The culture of how people in government come together is shifting fast as intelligent technology empowers productivity and interactions that produce actions and outcomes. That’s a good thing. Read More
Efficient, easy transactions still top digital government wish list
New research reckons citizens want transactions that go through in one online hit as the core digital baseline. Agencies on Facebook? Not so much. Read More
The easy way for public officials to build professional networks
The business of government is by its very nature based on networks of people and their work. When those networks are connected through a platform like LinkedIn, the work of public servants and the benefits it delivers are enhanced for the common good. Read More
Is government prepared for the analytics economy?
The volume of data government generates, collects, exchanges and analyses is going through the roof. So what does it take to create a sound governance model that not only meets public expectations but can still glean useful context, intelligence and solid evidence to power effective policy? Read More
Can your online credentials get stuffed? A quick guide for government…
Job losses aren’t the only dark side of automation. Account takeovers powered by credential stuffing are fast becoming the new black for cyber attackers hitting government. Read More
Banks dealt into federal digital identity framework
The great digital identity framework has dropped. Both Australia Post and the Reserve Bank of Australia have walked away winners. Read More
NSW scores a Productivity Commission and Chief Economist
How many economists does it take to change a light bulb? It depends how you value the change. Read More
Agile and connected government isn’t a myth. But what counts?
Moving the needle on digital delivery, organisational change and working better and smarter in the public sector can often seem daunting. Getting expert insight from those who’ve made the journey makes it more possible and palatable. Read More
How to build a professional brand in government
Australia's public sector is as big as the nation itself. Being able to find people and making the right connections is more important -- and easier -- than ever. Read More
Why having a professional profile in government has now become essential
It's an open question: do you really need a LinkedIn profile to function effectively in the public sector? These are the frank answers and tips that count. Read More
Australian housing quality urgently needs to improve. Has this Japanese developer actually got it right?
Sydney’s iconic, and radically innovative green apartment block -- One Central Park -- has won a slew of global design prizes. Now its developer, Sekisui House, is taking its holistic philosophy to everyday dwellings in the suburbs and regions. Read More
Digital networks have arrived. Here’s where they make government succeed…
The public sector is ripe for reform. Digital Network Architecture lets agencies move from intent to reality, quickly and effectively. Read More
Why transformation is becoming easier, not harder, for government
The imperative for government agencies to innovate quickly and deliver has never been more urgent. The fact that major digital hurdles are falling away makes this even more so. Read More