Government stories - Page 21

Sydney's CeBIT Australia 2018 wrapped up last week, showcasing cutting-edge tech innovations from over 200 exhibitors and drawing record attendance.

Singapore and the United Kingdom have taken their commitment to cybersecurity cooperation and teamwork to a new level this week.

As the largest and longest-running B2B conference in the APAC region, CeBIT is certainly not an event to be missed.

Nearly half of Australians prefer to engage with government services online, driven by ease of access via PC, tablet or phone, says Unisys study.

TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.

Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys' bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia's borders.

Cirrus Networks has secured a GBP £1.6 million supply contract with Austrade, following its strategic acquisition of Correct Communications.

Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.

Asia Pacific will be the fastest-growing region for cyber warfare products as concerns for national security rise.

As at 31 December 2017, NBN declared that 6.1 million premises are 'ready to connect' and a total of 7.1 million premises are 'ready for service'.

Microsoft has partnered with the government to provide digital skills to workers whose roles were displaced by automotive manufacturing plant closure.

The IT skills shortage in Australia is bad enough without having to factor in fraud - an expert has advice for both employers and potential recruits.

TrueNet, the New Zealand broadband monitoring company, will cease testing after losing bid to Commerce Commission.

Cyber war has exploded and is now quite literally on our doorstep - despite this an expert claims Britain's defences are severely underfunded.

Cloud, cybersecurity and analytics are where government CIOs plan to spend in 2018 according to a recent survey by Gartner.

CEO reports that 'intimate knowledge' born of 'deep-industry engagement' with the sector was the key to success.

The lack of security mechanisms on IoT devices is causing concern for more than 90% of consumers, who say they don't have confidence in their security.

The Northern Territory Labor Government and Charles Darwin University will jointly invest $700,000 in a new cyber security Professorship.

The solution will aim to improve overall customer experience by automating business processes for the government agency.

The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.