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Greater balance needed in AU Critical Infrastructure Bill
Firewalls

Greater balance needed in AU Critical Infrastructure Bill

The proposed measures go too far and need stronger guardrails, otherwise they could adversely affect Australia's critical infrastructure operators.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Demand for business financing grows as businesses restock
Supply Chain

Demand for business financing grows as businesses restock

Australian small businesses, much like businesses everywhere else in the world, have been struggling since the beginning of the pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Relativity completes IRAP security assessment for Aus market
Cloud Security

Relativity completes IRAP security assessment for Aus market

The assessment supports higher standards for security postures in technology systems used by government agencies in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Australian Government orgs failing to manage cyber risk, report finds
Risk & Compliance

Australian Government orgs failing to manage cyber risk, report finds

Many Australian local governments are not effectively managing cyber risk, leaving them vulnerable to ransomware and cyber theft, according to CyberCX.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Dec 2021

Global Stories

Government stories

Australian Budget 2022 bolsters cyber security sector
Digital Transformation

Australian Budget 2022 bolsters cyber security sector

The Australian Government has announced an investment of $9.9 billion to increase the country's intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Atturra partners with Pursuit Technology for govt solutions
EduTech

Atturra partners with Pursuit Technology for govt solutions

Atturra has formed a strategic partnership with Pursuit Technology, becoming its first alliance partner in the local government market.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2022
EY appoints Michelle Price as Partner
Data Privacy

EY appoints Michelle Price as Partner

Michelle Price joins EY as Partner in Oceania's cybersecurity and trusted technology practice, to lead the Government and Public Sector team.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Cyberattacks on governments beyond Ukraine surge by 21% - Check Point
Phishing

Cyberattacks on governments beyond Ukraine surge by 21% - Check Point

Cyberattacks on Ukraine's government and military have dropped by 50% in the last week, according to Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Overcoming the IT sector's gender imbalance
EduTech

IWD 2022: Overcoming the IT sector's gender imbalance

The gender gap in the IT industry persists, but there are steps that can be taken to address it, including empowering women and improving education.

By Tanya Hovagimian • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Top 10 government technology trends for 2022 revealed
Cloud Services

Top 10 government technology trends for 2022 revealed

Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2022, guiding public-sector leaders in digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Gartner's top 10 government technology trends for 2022
Digital Transformation

Gartner's top 10 government technology trends for 2022

Gartner has identified the top 10 government tech trends for 2022, advising leaders on digital transformation and mitigating disruption risks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
VPNs are the MVPs, so what exactly can they help you with?
Virtual Private Networks

VPNs are the MVPs, so what exactly can they help you with?

Using a VPN can help you get cheaper flights and hide from your ISP. Find out how this tool can protect your privacy and access better deals.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Australia and New Zealand shouldn't rush to follow White House zero-trust cybersecurity strategy
Malware

Australia and New Zealand shouldn't rush to follow White House zero-trust cybersecurity strategy

Nozomi Networks urges caution as Australia and New Zealand consider adopting the White House's zero-trust cybersecurity strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Proceedings filed against government software provider
Government

Proceedings filed against government software provider

The NZ Commerce Commission has now filed proceedings against digital government software company Objective Corporation Limited (Objective).

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Supply chain woes set to continue in 2022 - Shopify
Marketing Technologies

Supply chain woes set to continue in 2022 - Shopify

Shopify predicts that supply chain woes will continue in 2022, with shipping delays, costs, and manufacturing delays among the top concerns for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
Sustainability is a business imperative - can technology save us?
Supply Chain

Sustainability is a business imperative - can technology save us?

Sustainability has become even more important over the last few years, with many growing organisations having set their own targets to reduce carbon emissions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth
Fintech

GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth

New Zealand's GDP is set to rise by 3.8% this year, according to new OECD research, but challenges remain for the country's economic growth and stability.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022