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TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council
Software-as-a-Service

TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council

TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
TechnologyOne scores local government contract with SA's City of Mitcham
Digital Transformation

TechnologyOne scores local government contract with SA's City of Mitcham

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

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
How Cumberland Council embraces tech innovation to uphold transparency & customer focus
Council

How Cumberland Council embraces tech innovation to uphold transparency & customer focus

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

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Oct 2016
Promapp's BPM software to service Bayside City Council
Risk & Compliance

Promapp's BPM software to service Bayside City Council

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

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016

Global Stories

Council stories

Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms
Internet of Things

Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms

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

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Exclusive Interview: The City of Newcastle on smart city investment
Smart Cities

Exclusive Interview: The City of Newcastle on smart city investment

Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client
Management

Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client

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

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Fraser Coast Council deploys Promapp to ramp up workflow efficiency
Document Management

Fraser Coast Council deploys Promapp to ramp up workflow efficiency

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.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi
Wireless Networks

Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Victoria city council chooses ShoreTel to begin major upgrade
Unified Communications

Victoria city council chooses ShoreTel to begin major upgrade

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
Wellington Council privacy breach - FAQ
Data Privacy

Wellington Council privacy breach - FAQ

Wellington City Council alerts after a privacy breach involving 120,000 Kiwis' parking data by contractor Tenix Solutions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013
Wellington Council admits accidental data leak reached 120,000 Kiwis
Cybersecurity

Wellington Council admits accidental data leak reached 120,000 Kiwis

Wellington City Council and contractor Tenix face scrutiny after accidentally leaking personal details of 120,000 Kiwis.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Council stories

Auckland SMEs 'disappointed' with local council
Fintech

Auckland SMEs 'disappointed' with local council

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
Fonterra shareholders disappointed with Fonterra dividend given low milk prices
Council

Fonterra shareholders disappointed with Fonterra dividend given low milk prices

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 7 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
New Zealand councils can now share knowledge with each other
Promapp

New Zealand councils can now share knowledge with each other

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
NZ councils more connected now than ever before
Promapp

NZ councils more connected now than ever before

NZ councils unlock a shared online library, enhancing connectivity and the sharing of tried-and-tested processes across the nation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2014