The South Australian government will create a $200 million Digital Investment Fund to deliver “targeted” upgrades to public sector technology platforms and cybersecurity in collaboration with industry.
Treasurer Stephen Mullighan handed down the state Budget on Thursday afternoon, revealing the new fund and $150 million in funding over the next four years, with the remaining $50 million to be provided in 2027-28.
Budget papers show the Digital Investment Fund will be used to “drive strategic and targeted investment in digital initiatives across the South Australian public sector”, providing flow-on “opportunities for the digital industry”.
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