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NSW Govt extends partnership with MessageXchange
Government

NSW Govt extends partnership with MessageXchange

The partnership enables the entirety of the New South Wales Government to access the EDI service, known as Transactions.buy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Five considerations for government departments to move safely and securely to the cloud
Cybersecurity

Five considerations for government departments to move safely and securely to the cloud

With a spotlight securely on Australia's cybersecurity and defence strategy, it's essential that Australian government departments lead the way.

By Brent Paterson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
Data#3 launches security initiative for Australia's WA Government Sector
Microsoft

Data#3 launches security initiative for Australia's WA Government Sector

Data#3 launches cybersecurity initiative for WA Government Sector, leveraging Microsoft licensing and expertise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
Soprano Design sets its sights on AU govt agencies
Health Technologies

Soprano Design sets its sights on AU govt agencies

Soprano Design's 'whole of government solution' will be available for Australian government agencies to use for messaging and communications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2021
South Australian Govt names Vix Vizion as official provider of facial recognition software
Surveillance

South Australian Govt names Vix Vizion as official provider of facial recognition software

Vix Vizion selected as solutions provider for South Australian government's gambling register, using facial recognition technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Australian Councils face unprecedented technology transitions in a bid to better serve communities
Software-as-a-Service

Australian Councils face unprecedented technology transitions in a bid to better serve communities

Australian Councils Embrace Digital Transformation to Improve Service Delivery, Reduce Costs, and Increase Efficiency, according to a new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020

Global Stories

Government stories

Gartner reveals latest forecast for government IT spending
Government

Gartner reveals latest forecast for government IT spending

Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $483 billion in 2021, an increase of 5.1% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is GBG?
Surveillance

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is GBG?

GBG regional general manager for ANZ, Carol Chris, discusses the key products and challenges faced by customers in the APAC region. #TechDay.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
Ministry of Defence reports 546 potential data breaches over the year
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ministry of Defence reports 546 potential data breaches over the year

In total there were 546 reported incidents of potential data breaches in the most recent financial year, up from 463 in the previous year (2018/19).

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
SOC as a Service market on the up, driven by greater focus on security
Semiconductors

SOC as a Service market on the up, driven by greater focus on security

The global System On a Chip (SOC) as a Service market is set to reach US$676.8 million by 2026, according to a new study from Valuates Reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Dec 2020
CyberCX acquires Foresight, looks to extend offerings for Australian Government
Customer Experience

CyberCX acquires Foresight, looks to extend offerings for Australian Government

CyberCX strengthens its Federal Government capability with the acquisition of Foresight, a leading cyber security consultancy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

New Zealanders uneasy over automated decision-making
Government

New Zealanders uneasy over automated decision-making

New Zealanders are uneasy with how automated decision-making systems are used in society, particularly by the Government, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Govt supports seniors to embrace technology
Government

Govt supports seniors to embrace technology

Investment in digital literacy training for seniors has led to more than 250 people participating so far, helping them stay connected, the Government says.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
NZ small business to access Government digital boost training initiative
Government

NZ small business to access Government digital boost training initiative

New Zealand small businesses to benefit from Government-funded Digital Boost skills training and support initiative.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
InternetNZ urges political parties to commit to digital inclusion action plan
Government

InternetNZ urges political parties to commit to digital inclusion action plan

InternetNZ urges NZ political parties to sign its five-point plan for digital inclusion ahead of the election.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
NZ tech exports to reach $16 billion before 2030
Government

NZ tech exports to reach $16 billion before 2030

New Zealand's tech industry could become the country's largest export industry by 2030, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Spark and Vodafone get behind InternetNZ's digital inclusion action plan
Government

Spark and Vodafone get behind InternetNZ's digital inclusion action plan

More than 50 organisations have now signed the plan, which was shared with Government and the public in May this year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020