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Palo Alto Networks' cloud security platform receives IRAP assessment
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks' cloud security platform receives IRAP assessment

Palo Alto Networks achieves IRAP assessment for its cyber security services in Australia, providing assured protection for government agencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
UQ collaborates on multi-million-dollar sustainable energy project
Supply Chain

UQ collaborates on multi-million-dollar sustainable energy project

University of Queensland leads multi-million-dollar project to build Australia's critical mineral supply chain and create 1300 jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs
Quantum Computing

ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs

Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage
Partner Programmes

Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage

Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Talend snaps up two new Aus account directors from Oracle
Federal Government

Talend snaps up two new Aus account directors from Oracle

Talend has added to its sales team in Australia with the appointment of new account directors based in Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
AIIA welcomes Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy
Federal Government

AIIA welcomes Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy

Senator Jane Hume has been appointed as Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy, welcomed by the Australian Information Industry Association.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020
IT vendors respond to Federal Government budget
Firewalls

IT vendors respond to Federal Government budget

CrowdStrike, WatchGuard, Zscaler and LogRhythm are amongst several IT vendors responding to the Australian Federal Government's budget announcements.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020

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Federal Government stories

Thales appoints Jeff Connolly as CEO
EduTech

Thales appoints Jeff Connolly as CEO

Jeff Connolly appointed CEO of Thales Australia, taking the reins from retiring CEO Chris Jenkins, effective September 1, 2022.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
Danfoss appoints Steven Lakin as director of public & industry affairs
Federal Government

Danfoss appoints Steven Lakin as director of public & industry affairs

Steven Lakin, former deputy commissioner of labor and industry for Maryland, joins Danfoss as the new director of public and industry affairs.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
$1 million in cyber skills to stop $100 million in cybercrime
Manufacturing

$1 million in cyber skills to stop $100 million in cybercrime

Swinburne-led program secures $1m funding to train next-gen manufacturing professionals in cybersecurity and digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022
Malware

Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022

The growing threat of cyber adversaries loomed over organisations throughout 2021, and it shows no signs of slowing down as we enter March 2022.

By Tyler Farrar • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth
Cloud Services

Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth

Macquarie Government has appointed former CEO of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, Mike Foster, as Director of Strategic Growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Emergency management trends federal government stakeholders should consider
Supply Chain

Emergency management trends federal government stakeholders should consider

Federal government officials have their hands full with concurrent crises and indeed, many of these threats require all-of-governmernt mobilisation.

By James Boddam-Whetham • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Fortinet edges closer to opening Canberra's Federal Govt innovation centre
Firewalls

Fortinet edges closer to opening Canberra's Federal Govt innovation centre

Fortinet invests in Canberra data center, offering businesses and government agencies secure facility for testing and evaluating network security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Universities turn to privileged access management as they adopt Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies
EduTech

Universities turn to privileged access management as they adopt Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies

Education sector faces surge in cyber attacks as ThycoticCentrify works with Australian universities to improve cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors
Firewalls

Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors

Greater assistance needed to protect Australian businesses and employees from cyber threats, according to an industry expert.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
ANZ vendors respond to Australian govt budget announcement
Health Technologies

ANZ vendors respond to Australian govt budget announcement

IT vendors in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific welcome new investments in cyber skills and digital cadetship.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 12th May 2021
Optus secures funding to fill mobile coverage black spots
Network Infrastructure

Optus secures funding to fill mobile coverage black spots

With State, Federal and Optus funding, the company is building 83 new sites as part of the Federal Governments Mobile Black Spot Program.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020