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WA gov expands Microsoft enterprise agreement
Varies contract to access new cyber security tools.
Jun 10 2022 5:25PM
WA gov eyes one-stop shop future for ServiceWA app
Adds first new feature with more to follow.
Jun 7 2022 5:14PM
WA gov creates cyber security uplift team
After mandating "essential eight" controls.
May 26 2022 12:30PM
WA Education forced to restart schools system overhaul
Returns to the market after first $32m attempt fails to pass testing.
May 24 2022 12:00PM
WA gov gives digital capability fund $400m top-up
Better cyber security and digital services.
May 13 2022 1:08PM
WA Health appoints new CIO from within
Second tech chief in a year.
Feb 22 2022 7:00AM
WA gets second IT minister this year
Stephen Dawson takes portfolio from Don Punch.
Dec 21 2021 3:20PM
WA gov reveals $277m in digital capability fund spending
In mid-year budget review.
Dec 20 2021 12:18AM
WA Health CIO resigns just 10 months in
Search for successor begins.
Nov 8 2021 6:45AM
WA gov finds fuel to kickstart its digital ambitions
Podcast: CIO Greg Italiano on the drivers for change and accessing funds.
Oct 25 2021 6:30AM
State of IT: Western Australia
See the results of the 2021 iTnews State of IT report.
Sep 29 2021 3:30PM
WA govt creates $500m digital capability fund
To "keep pace with demands of the digital world".
Sep 10 2021 7:00AM
WA govt taking weeks to remove system access for ex-staff: audit
Failings in access management uncovered.
Aug 5 2021 4:31PM
WA Education strikes $500m IT outsourcing deal
Consolidates IT services under 11-year contract with Kinetic IT.
Jun 24 2021 11:26AM
WA moves to plug legislative gaps after cops access check-in app data
Contact tracing data accessed during investigations.
Jun 16 2021 12:45PM
WA brokers government-wide deal with AWS
Agreement aimed at streamlining access.
Dec 2 2020 12:21PM
WA registry system flaws force auditor to delay findings by 18 months
‘Highly unusual step’ taken to protect foundational system.
Nov 26 2020 5:40PM
WA Health embarks on massive payroll system overhaul
Kicks off procurement with $8.5m in initial funding.
Sep 30 2020 6:58PM
WA govt creates first cyber security operations centre
Sets aside $1.8m in upcoming budget.
Sep 29 2020 4:26PM
WA govt puts $8m towards ehealth record system planning
As part of coronavirus recovery package.
Aug 7 2020 6:02PM
