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Inclusive Budget Connects

27.08.21 The Peak Industry Body for the Information, Communication and Technology Sector has praised the Government for funding a raft of ICT projects in the 2021-22 Tasmanian Budget. TasICT Chief Executive Officer Steve Adermann believes the Government’s $145m investment into digital infrastructure and service delivery, including funding for the $8.5m package of initiatives announced at…


You Could Be Next!

The Peak Industry Body for the Information, Communication and Technology Sector has issued a timely warning regarding Cyber Security having itself been a target. TasICT Chief Executive Officer Steve Adermann has revealed that a recent cyber security incident resulted in the organisation’s Microsoft 0365 eMail account being compromised. Mr Adermann said, “The Business eMail Compromise…


TasICT Excellence Awards Winners 2021

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists in the annual TasICT Excellence Awards. Trophies were presented to the winners of 11 separate categories at the Presentation Dinner held at the Hobart Function and Conference Centre on Friday July 2. Best Project or Project Management Sponsored by DXC Technology Winner Tasmanian Department of Health – Medtasker…


TasmaNet to upgrade Huon Region Communications

TasmaNet Media Statement 10.06.21 TasmaNet is proud to enable world-class connectivity to the Tahune Airwalk and Warra Ecosystem Observatory in southern Tasmania. As part of the second round of Regional Connectivity Program Grants from the Federal Government, The Hon Mark Coulton MP, Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government and Senator the Hon…


ICT Infrastructure Funding Welcomed

The commitment from Science & Technology Minister Michael Ferguson to invest $8.5m in the Tasmanian digital economy, has been welcomed by the Information, Communication and Technology’s peak industry body. TasICT Chief Executive Officer Steve Adermann believes many opportunities for businesses in Tasmania may open up as a result of the proposed $4.3m spend on developing…


Call to close Digital Divide

Members of the Tasmanian digital inclusion alliance including TasCOSS, TasICT, Beacon Foundation, The Smith Family, Carers Tasmania, COTA Tasmania, NILS Tasmania, Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania have joined forces to urge all political leaders to commit to policies and actions that improve digital access, affordability and ability to ensure no Tasmanian is left offline. TasCOSS CEO Adrienne Picone said Tasmania was the most digitally disadvantaged…