IN THIS ISSUE:Strong interest in the Common Web PlatformGuidance issued on technology solutions to assist appropriate use of emailUpdate on all-of-government cloud computingUpdate on Government ICT StrategyInsights from MIT digital transformation researchIndependent benchmarking completed on the one.govt network serviceMicrosoft Windows XP migration progress surveysGOVIS 2013 registrations now openMore Information
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IN THIS ISSUE:Redevelopment of newzealand.govt.nzWindows XP migration updateNew Zealand Government Web Standards ConsultationChanges in governance to support ICT functional leadershipMore IPv6-ready websites to be availableGOVIS 2013 dates announced
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From the Office of the Government Chief Information OfficerIN THIS ISSUE:Common Web Services resources panel announcedGovernment Cloud Programme updateCommon Operating Environment Programme updateDesktop as a ServiceSEEMail service transition to v3.0Strong uptake for Government Infrastructure as a ServiceMicrosoft G2012 uptake advice availableNZ Government Web Toolkit launchedProposed Government Online Engagement Service - have your sayUpcoming Events‘Realising the benefits from ICT-enabled business change’ seminarUsing Social Media for Effective Public EngagementMore Information
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On 6 December the Department of Internal Affairs posted a ‘Registration of Interest’ (RoI) notice on GETS inviting suppliers to contribute their expertise to the development of a business case for the adoption of cloud computing services by government.
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From the Office of the Government Chief Information OfficerIN THIS ISSUE:Welcome Microsoft Framework Agreement UpdateCommon Operating Environment Programme updateCommon Web Services updateCloud Programme update2012-13 ICT Development Pipeline CandidatesNew social media resources issuedUpcoming EventsDigital Continuity Training CourseUsing Social Media for Effective Public EngagementMore Information WelcomeThe government ICT programme, overseen by the Office of the GCIO in conjunction with the ICT Council, is working to improve asset management, unlock value in the information we hold, optimise investment in service delivery and channels, and encourage innovation.In June, the Government CIO, Colin MacDonald, spoke to the GOVIS conference. The key themes of his speech highlighted progress in opening government data, outlining the vision for collaboration in agency clusters for government ICT, and emphasising the need to be ‘risk aware’, not ‘risk averse’. These themes were elaborated on in a morning conference session led by the Office of the GCIO, which covered the progress made with existing common capabilities, and outlined the direction for some of the key initiatives currently being developed. Colin MacDonald’s speech can be found here.
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"Active collaboration — the road to better public services"Colin MacDonald, Government Chief Information Officer
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From the Office of the Government Chief Information OfficerIN THIS ISSUE:Welcome IBM joins the Government ‘Infrastructure as a Service’ panelMobile Voice & Data agreements signedCommon Web Services updateMinistry for Primary Industries announces vendors for provision of IT Managed ServicesSEEMail service update to v3.0Upcoming EventsGOVIS ConferenceMore Information
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"The Balancing Act: Identity and Innovation in the Public Service"Colin MacDonald, Chief Executive Department of Internal Affairs & Government Chief Information Officer
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Office of the Government Chief Information OfficerIN THIS ISSUE:
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The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (GCIO) team has been busy updating the web presence for government technology and information programmes. This new website is called Government ICT Directions and Priorities. It is a one stop shop for information about cross-government related work on ICT, open data, common services and contracts.
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The National Library's DigitalNZ team, along with data.govt.nz, will be running the Mix and Mash NZ competition again this year in August. The competition aligns with Direction 2 of the Directions and Priorities for government ICT, as it aims to demonstrate to government agencies the value of releasing open government held data for reuse.
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On 21 October 2011, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) in conjunction with the Ministry for Economic Development (MED) posted a Request for Proposal (RFP) for all-of-government mobile telephony products and services.
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On 25 October 2011, supplier contracts for Government Infrastructure as a Service were confirmed by the Department of Internal Affairs, with the appointment of Datacom and Revera.
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On 17 October 2011, the igovt services provided by the Department of Internal Affairs received a ‘first equal’ highly commended prize in the Innovation category at the 2011 Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIA) in Melbourne.
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On 18 August 2011, Government ICT Roadmap was launched by the Minister for Internal Affairs to articulate a view of government's common ICT capabilities including capabilities that are available today, initiatives in development, and concepts for the future.
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