The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) have strengthened their ties to achieve better outcomes using government digital services.
Under the renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU), the DTA and AIIA have committed to deepening their collaboration for two more years. This is part of our continued collaborative approach to improve the Australian government's digital technology ecosystem.
The MOU reinforces a dedication to:
- delivering better digital public services
- creating networks for collaboration and inspiration
- promoting economic growth through open markets and by assisting start-ups and small to medium enterprises to engage in government procurement activities, and
- contributions to digital government policy development
"The DTA has made huge strides in supporting and enhancing the maturity of the Australian Government's digital uplift," explains Chris Fechner, CEO of the DTA.
"A cornerstone of our work is ensuring collaboration remains open across industry, sharing key information with bodies like the AIIA. Channels such as these are vital for delivering digital strategy and policy, developing digital sourcing excellence, and understanding digital government performance and evaluation."
Simon Bush, CEO of the AIIA, outlines the three principles underpinning the MOU:
- collaboration and respect
- mutual advantage and transparency
- communication
"The DTA and AIIA ensure to keep each other up-to-speed on information regarding solutions and initiatives that can help both organisations achieve mutual goals," says Mr Bush.
"We will also deepen the recognition and understanding of each other's interests, objectives, and future focused activities.
"Finally, the MOU encourages open, frank, and respectful communication. This communication aims to build positive outcomes in the delivery of exemplary digital government services."
The Digital Transformation Agency is the Australian Government's adviser for the development, delivery, and monitoring of whole-of-government strategies, policies, and standards for digital and ICT investments, including ICT procurement.
