Digital Infrastructure TaskforceSACOME calls for the establishment of a South Australian Digital Infrastructure Taskforce, including representation from businesses and universities, to provide holistic advice to Government on the value and utility of Digital Infrastructure as a driver of economic and green growth across public and private sectors.
The principal impediment to the uptake and implementation of digital infrastructure is a lack of understanding as to what is needed, what it involves, or how transformative embedding it within existing systems could be.
Technology such as cyber-physical systems (CPS), using the Internet of Things (IoT), integrates computation, networking and physical processes and can be characterised as the most advanced form of digital twins. By embedding these capabilities into physical devices and infrastructure, CPS could dramatically transform how we interact with the environment and built systems. The data generated from CPS can be fed into decision-support systems that use advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, which could help policymakers and businesses make informed decisions that align with their policy goals. CPS has a particular role to play in addressing climate change and improving public infrastructure. While some work has been undertaken by other jurisdictions, it has been limited in its nature. SACOME recommends the establishment of a Taskforce to assess its benefits and potential to the South Australian economy, with a focus on driving decarbonisation efforts. |