Open Source Developers Conference
Last Friday I presented a key note address at the Open Source Developers Conference at the Australian National University in Canberra. My talk covered the Australian Government Open Source Policy, and also provided some background on other AGIMO programs, and a brief overview of the international landscape in regard to Open Source. The slides from the presentation are attached. Read more
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Release of the AGA Reference Models Version 3.0 and How to Use Guide
Today, at the Government Enterprise Architecture Summit in Brisbane, I launched Version 3.0 of the Australian Government Architecture Reference Models, together with the new Australian Government Architecture How to Use Guide.
Both can be found on the Australian Government Architecture page at the Department of Finance and Deregulation website. Read more
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Data Centre Presentation November 2011
Hi everyone
Earlier this month I presented to agencies and industry regarding the progress of the Australian Government Data Centre Strategy. Particular focus of the presentation was on the Data Centre Panels (Facilities and Migration Services). I also briefly touched on the Data Centre Optimisation Target Policy and referred to the Data Centre as a Service industry briefing which was held on 11 November 2011. Read more
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Your thoughts wanted on Cloud Better Practice Guides
We have been working with several lead agencies to develop Better Practice Guides on areas such as Security, Records Management, Privacy, Legal and Financial issues relating to cloud computing.
Below are links to the draft Better Practice Guides on the Privacy, Legal and Financial considerations agencies may face in cloud computing: Read more
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Data Centre as a Service: Industry Briefing Presentation
Hello,
Thank you to everyone who came to the Industry Briefing today. We had a great turnout. 
I invite companies interested in delivering an Industry Presentation to register on AusTender (login required). Registration closes on 22 November 2011. No late registrations will be accepted due to our tight time frame. Read more
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Government Search Services contract awarded to Funnelback
Hi I’m Marcel and I’m acting as the Assistant Secretary, Online Services Branch. I want to let you know we’ve now finalised work on arrangements for the provision of Government Search Services – the contract was signed with Funnelback Pty Ltd on 12th October 2011.
The Contract has an initial term of three years which may be extended by the Department of Finance and Deregulation for a further three, twelve-month periods. The contract for the provision of government search services was described in the Request for Tender (RFT) issued by AGIMO in May 2011. Read more
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Crowd Computing
We don’t tend to think too much about electricity. All plugs are pretty much the same. While national differences persist, we know what voltage and current to expect. This standardisation simplifies design, construction and training. Normally, only the experts are aware of changes – and only they need to be. Read more
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Request for Tender for the provision of Whole of Government Microsoft Large Account Reseller Deliverables
The Department of Finance and Deregulation invites interested parties to submit tenders in response to the requirements set out in Request for Tender (RFT) FIN11/AGI011 – RFT for the provision of whole of government Microsoft large account reseller (LAR) deliverables. It is expected that the outcome of this RFT will be a panel of one or more suppliers accessible by all agencies and any incorporated company over which the Commonwealth or a State or Territory exercises control. The key objective of the deliverables is to ensure ongoing value for money for agencies to receive basic and additional value add LAR deliverables. Read more
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Data Centre as a Service – Industry Briefing
Hi everyone
As previously foreshadowed, I would like to invite representatives from industry to attend a briefing session to be held on Friday, 11 November 2011. Registration is through Austender. Registration closes on Monday, 7 November 2011. Read more
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