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Exploring the Impact of Generative AI in Australia’s Public Sector 🤖 Andrew Spiegelman, Head of Data and Analytics at Service NSW, delves into the transformative role of generative AI in reshaping Australia's public sector. In his article, he emphasizes key points: - Innovation in Service Delivery: Generative AI streamlines public services, automating tasks and boosting citizen engagement. - Data-Driven Decision Making: AI's data analysis empowers government agencies to make informed decisions, leading to better community outcomes. - Ethical Use: Upholding ethical AI practices aligns with Australian values, ensuring transparency and accountability. Spiegelman underscores that integrating generative AI goes beyond technology—it's about creating architectures for scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. The future of public service delivery lies in aligning these innovations with community needs. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzGWBq-X #GenerativeAI #PublicSector #EnterpriseArchitecture #DigitalTransformation #Australia

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Australia's data landscape is evolving rapidly, with emerging technologies reshaping how we manage and leverage information. This news highlights a fascinating development that CIOs and CDOs should watch closely. How might these advancements impact your data strategy and the way you empower your organisation to make informed decisions? https://lnkd.in/gqNk6XbZ

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How can an organisation enhance data governance for better customer remediation? In this article we take a more detailed look at how Australian Financial Services Licensees can enhance data governance in the context of customer remediation. https://lnkd.in/gcvdtpxN #datagovernance #remediation #finance

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Introducing GOVERNANCE⁴ (G4), which has acquired dataXchange. Continuation of our specialist capability in Data Governance as enjoyed by some of NZ’s most significant Enterprise organisations, but increasing our service offering to include: - AI Governance - FSI-domain Governance, Risk & Compliance - Technology Governance. This is business-led Governance for the modern world. Pragmatic. Unbound by Convention. We are GOVERNANCE⁴ https://hubs.ly/Q02NwSRJ0 #governance #datagovernance #aigovernance

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Is your data ready to ensure the success of the implementation of your new system? As high as 70-80% of system implementations fail, and of this, it has been cited that as high as 30% of the data in the system once launched is incorrect. In the countless system implementations I have been part of, I always start with “how confident are you on the quality of the data going into the new system, and what is your data preparation plan?”. We are currently working with a client who is moving from outsourcing to insourcing various assets, and is looking for a system to manage the assets once insourced. The challenge they have is the data going into the system is manually constructed in Excel, and lacks governance to ensure it is correct, accurate and timely. If not addressed, this lack of data quality issues will hinder the system implementation, provide inaccurate reports and may also put the insourcing strategy at risk. Prior to any new system implementation, it is critical you ensure your data is secure and fit-for-purpose, and to ensure your processes are documented and optimised. Only then, will you be able to truly realise the envisioned ROI. In addition to data quality, it is also critical businesses understand what data is being captured, where the data is being held and how it is stored to ensure they are meeting regulatory requirements. Want help on your data transformation journey? Contact us at [email protected] or visit us at evolvere.au. #businesstransformation #datastrategy #systemimplementation

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Key strategic IT investments shaping business transformation Australian businesses must prioritise foundational data management over AI and cybersecurity to secure competitive advantages in digital transformation. https://lnkd.in/e8KCzriR

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Key strategic IT investments shaping business transformation Australian businesses must prioritise foundational data management over AI and cybersecurity to secure competitive advantages in digital transformation. https://lnkd.in/e8KCzriR

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Sounds like an internal primary or secondary index 'skew' between different systems (or just a bug). Can happen when restoring records to a database in live use when changing a schema, as the precise order that sets the foreign key mappings used by the other system will not match... This might even be a stale cache somewhere.. Hence why you should always use synthetic keys when maintaining a relationship between two distinct databases, never use internal primary or secondary keys, just asking for trouble... #databreach #australia #databases #integrity

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The NSW Government has introduced its Test & Buy Innovation Guidelines, a transformative move to reshape ICT and digital procurement processes. This innovative framework empowers government agencies to: ✅ Clearly define challenges and invite tailored solutions from the ICT sector. ✅ Pilot emerging technologies through a multi-stage process. ✅ Implement cutting-edge solutions that deliver real value to NSW communities. For ICT and digital businesses, especially small, medium, and local enterprises, this is a significant opportunity. It allows them to showcase their technologies without being confined by traditional, rigid procurement pathways. Having worked in the ICT procurement sector for many years, we're excited to see how this new framework can foster collaboration and deliver impactful outcomes. Read more about the framework here: https://lnkd.in/dvHpbyv5 #ICTProcurement #DigitalProcurement #NSWDigitalStrategy #ICTInnovation #TechForGood #SocialProcurement #StrategicProcurement

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Curious about New Zealand’s migration trends? Explore the data yourself! Do you want to understand how NZ’s migration story is evolving through data? With MBIE’s Migration Data Explorer (MDE), you can access comprehensive up-to-date migration statistics at your fingertips. Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher or just someone interested in how migration is shaping the future of New Zealand, this interactive tool has what you need. The MDE offers: ·       A single interface that its easy to explore migration statistics. ·       A framework that goes beyond visa numbers, helping you analyse migration’s impact on population and the labour market. ·       Customisable views, allowing you to explore visa and application types and more, all updated with the latest information from Immigration New Zealand. Recently refreshed with September 2024 data, the MDE offers a unique opportunity to stay informed of migration trends. Check out the Migration Data Explorer today, and start uncovering insights that matter to you: https://lnkd.in/grPAZyyj. #Migrationdatadomain #MDE #ExcellentMahi Veronica Kletzkin, Peter Campion, Andrew Hoy

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🔍 Is Your Data Safe? Discover Why Backups Are Crucial for Every Business and School! A recent incident with UniSuper, a $125 billion Australian pension fund, underscores the critical need for robust backup strategies. Imagine losing access to your vital information for over a week—it's a wake-up call no organisation can afford to ignore. At Step Fwd IT, we delve into the UniSuper mishap and share invaluable insights on safeguarding your data. Learn why cloud services alone aren't enough, the pitfalls of over-relying on geographic redundancy, and how the 3-2-1 backup strategy can save the day. 👉 Read our latest blog post to ensure your business or school's data is secure and resilient. Your peace of mind starts with a solid backup plan. #DataProtection #BackupStrategy #DisasterRecovery #BusinessContinuity #TechInsights #StepFwdIT #YouUsTogether

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Super important: Why you should have multiple backups sometimes Google recently made a major error by inadvertently deleting the private Google Cloud account of UniSuper, a $125 billion Australian pension fund. This mishap left over half a million UniSuper members unable to access their accounts for nearly a week, as reported by The Guardian. Fortunately, UniSuper had a backup account with another cloud provider, allowing services to be restored by May 2. This incident underscores the critical importance of having multiple backups and a robust disaster recovery plan. In today's digital age, where businesses heavily rely on cloud services, a single point of failure can lead to significant disruptions. Ensuring redundancy across different cloud providers can safeguard against unexpected outages and data loss, ensuring continuity and reliability for your services. Always be prepared for the unexpected. Diversify your backups and protect your data to minimize risks and maintain trust with your clients.

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Search-powered AI is ultimately what will assist organisations to improve data management capabilities. However, only 21% of organisations in Australia are trialling Gen AI’s use internally. Spoke with Mike Loder at Ticker News on key insights from Elastic's recent Generative AI report. We explored how Generative AI is revolutionising the Australian technology sector, driving efficiency and innovation. The report provides key insights and practical steps for organisations looking to harness this transformative technology. Catch the full report here if you missed it: https://lnkd.in/gKgZryCH #Elasticsearch #generativeAI

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Worth a read to see how Google #cloud deleted information (including backup) for one of their customers - UniSuper. Resilient #cloudinfrastructure is very important. Richard Hoptroff Robert Lindauer Tim Richards Anne Leslie CISM CCSP Prakash Pattni Monica Sasso John Schlesinger Steve Suarez® Elaine Bucknor Karthik Rajaraman Srinithin Jayabal ★ Madush Gupta ★ Saj Huq Ian Max Ewart Kumar Bhaskaran Kamatchi Gopalakrishnan Steve Pass Yousaf H. Raj Joshi Frank Mwiti Pradeep Puthussery #smarttime #criticalinfrastructure #hybridcloud #datacenters #financialservices The Guardian The Economist Wall Street Journal The New York Times IBM KPMG BT Group

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Our Public sector is being asked to deliver more with less, and there are examples of where this can be achieved. 'Rules as Code' is one such example. I am going to be joining this webinar to learn more about what Tom Barraclough and Syncopate Lab have been working on in this space. https://lu.ma/65rdychb

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Unlock Application Portfolio Visibility in Local Government Local government organisations throughout New Zealand often grapple with the complexities of managing diverse application portfolios. The challenges of budget constraints and limited visibility can significantly impact decision-making processes. In our latest blog, we delve into the role of Enterprise Architecture (EA) in helping organisations achieve application portfolio visibility. By leveraging EA and incorporating metadata, local government ICT leaders can gain deeper insights, streamline operations, and ensure that technology investments align with your organisation's strategic goals. Read the blog through the link in the comments. #ApplicationPortfolioVisibility #NZLocalGovernment #EnterpriseArchitecture #ApplicationPortfolio #ITLeadership#StrategicICTsolutions

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