Coronavirus
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COVIDSafe app costing $100,000 a month to run
DTA says it is now in a 'BAU' phase.
Mar 26 2021 11:28AM
Qantas begins trialling vaccine passport app
Starts with international repatriation flights.
Mar 12 2021 3:22PM
HealthEngine to build Australia's vaccine booking platform
Expected to be live within weeks.
Mar 8 2021 4:41PM
Moderna, IBM team up on Covid vaccine distribution data
To address potential supply chain disruptions.
Mar 5 2021 1:23PM
Qld finally releases QR code check-in app
Modelled on the ACT’s system.
Mar 1 2021 12:30PM
Victoria to trial roving robots in quarantine hotels
For CCTV surveillance.
Feb 25 2021 12:29PM
Air New Zealand to trial digital health pass app on Sydney-Auckland route
App to verify Covid vaccination, testing status.
Feb 22 2021 4:12PM
Victoria taps Microsoft for vaccine distribution platform
Enters $6m contract.
Feb 19 2021 9:37AM
Victoria launches real-time crowding tool for trains
But data currently unavailable for third-party apps.
Feb 1 2021 5:58PM
Amazon offers to help US with Covid vaccine efforts
Pens letter to Biden.
Jan 22 2021 6:50AM
Japan eyes use of robots to boost Covid-19 testing
Uses robotic arm to take sample from a person's nose.
Jan 20 2021 12:05PM
Covid vaccine is bonanza for digital supply chain tracking industry
Sensors, tags crucial for cold chain monitoring.
Dec 18 2020 6:50AM
Govt pours millions into Covid vaccine tracking systems
Plus all the other tech in MYEFO 2020.
Dec 17 2020 3:29PM
DTA updates COVIDSafe Bluetooth protocol to fix iOS performance
Govt claims 'near 100 percent' encounter logging on the way.
Nov 30 2020 1:09PM
NSW pushes its QR code app ahead of digital contact tracing mandate
Businesses 'strongly encouraged' to adopt before November 23.
Nov 11 2020 4:21PM
Youi Insurance automates Covid response
Allocating resources and redesigning office space.
Oct 30 2020 12:56PM
How the RBA's core banking overhaul helped Australia's pandemic response
Accelerated government payments to citizens.
Oct 29 2020 6:50AM
NBN Co teams up with CSIRO to probe nation's digital needs
Collaborating on national research projects.
Oct 13 2020 11:57AM
Victoria trials real-time occupancy data on public transport
Sensors to feed commuters crowding estimates for physical distancing.
Oct 7 2020 12:07PM
Garvan Institute launches mobile app for coronavirus genetic analysis
Smartphone-based analysis in under 30 minutes.
Oct 7 2020 9:33AM
