‘Why not an app?’ Red tape endures for flights, hotels & car hire by Harley Dennett | 0 comments Government is one of the last customer groups still using a travel agent, but for how much longer? Simplicity promised with central coordination hasn't lived up to expectation and top mandarins are agitating reform.
Don’t worry, govCMS doesn’t mean standardised sites by David Donaldson | 0 comments Will govCMS mean bland, cookie-cutter websites? No way, argues one of its creators. John Sheridan says people are queuing up to join thanks to the platform's strengths: "value for money, fit for purpose, appropriate security".
DTO patches up with Finance, brings govCMS to the new GOV.AU beta by Harley Dennett | 0 comments If GOV.AU is to be the centre around which all Commonwealth websites swirl, then now is the time to get familiar with Finance's govCMS publishing platform. The two agencies will now work closer.
Partner Content One system, transformative change: a smart CMS by The Mandarin | 0 comments John Sheridan says the cloud-based, open-source content management platform now operating across government allows agencies a flexibility in their online interfaces never before possible. "This platform has made these things easier."
John Sheridan on how to improve the $50 billion procurement system by Tom Burton | 0 comments In this presentation to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Australia's Chief Technology Officer considers approaches to the much-maligned procurement rules and practices of government.
GovCMS rolls out digital welcome mat to the ‘little guys’ by The Mandarin | 1 comment Smaller agencies in all tiers of government will be catered for as the next phase of Australia's public sector digital revolution is rolled out. One mandarin says signing up has helped them stay a digital leader in government.
The right tool for the job: social media in the public service by Stephen Easton | 1 comment Social media has emerged as a powerful tool for public sector organisations. But it's just part of a holistic communications strategy, and it's important to use the right tool for the job.
Social media: beat the journos, don’t say anything stupid by Stephen Easton | 0 comments Australia's chief technology officer discussed social media policy and the power of direct online publishing at a forum in Canberra. Public servants are now breaking news, he says.
