APS shared services declared a dud, GovERP axed Communications & Technology Labor has walked away from technology centralisation orthodoxy, with Finance taking a step back from directly controlling or dictating agency tech choices.
Success factors to achieving a modern ERP transformation March 31, 2023 By PwC Australia Modernising a legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a major project for any organisation, but for governments looking to transition to a modern cloud-based system these projects involve a significantly higher level of complexity. It is important therefore to consider the key factors required for a successful ERP transformation, and how these can be […]
Audit of Defence contract with IBM highlights conflict of interest issues August 17, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology ANAO says Defence’s governance of a major ICT reform initiative has been undermined by the involvement of contractors in decision-making arrangements.
Microsoft to host Defence’s new SAP ERP system June 18, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The tech giant argued the move signalled a major transformation for the department, enabled by technology which would integrate and streamline critical Defence work processes.
Finance selects tech solution for whole-of-government ERP February 11, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The shared service hubs are located in Services Australia, the ATO, Treasury, Finance, Industry, and Foreign Affairs.
Defence signs $95.5 million contract with IBM to lead billion-dollar IT project July 22, 2019 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology The Department of Defence has signed a $95.5 million contract with computing giant IBM, for the “initial design” of a massive new administrative computer system.
Finance looks to ERP-as-a-service as part of shared services reboot June 27, 2017 By Stephen Easton Features The Department of Finance is setting up a co-ordinated procurement panel so APS agencies can replace ageing enterprise resource planning systems with newer cloud-based services. It hopes a shared services reboot can balance standardisation and consolidation with contestability.
Can DTA succeed? A revue of ICT reviews February 21, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Like a trip to the tip, a government ICT review can be a life affirming experience.
