GovTech stories - Page 3
Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to lead AI product push
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to spearhead product and technology as it doubles down on AI workflow automation after $100 million raise.
3DiVi urges phased rollout to cut CCTV facial misfires
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
3DiVi urges cities to phase in facial recognition for CCTV after most operators report surprise spikes in false matches once systems go live.
Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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crm
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smart cities
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digital transformation
Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.
Globalstar, Skydio trial private 5G link for drones
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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robots
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uc
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smart cities
Globalstar and Skydio trial Band n53 private 5G for drones, eyeing safer public safety missions and uplink-heavy autonomous operations.
WiseTech buys customs educator CCES to expand training
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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saas
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edutech
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supply chain
WiseTech Global snaps up customs educator CCES to bolster online training and support its push into digital customs and compliance worldwide.
MTX APAC acquires Adapt IQ NZ to build Salesforce hub
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
MTX APAC has acquired New Zealand Salesforce consultancy Adapt IQ NZ to create a Wellington-based delivery and innovation hub for APAC.
Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.
Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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encryption
Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.
Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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drones
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hyperscale
AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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document management
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.
OpenAI unveils nationwide AI push & skills drive for Australia
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
OpenAI launches its first Asia Pacific OpenAI for Countries plan in Australia, pairing sovereign AI infrastructure with major skills drives.
From fantasy to function: Key considerations for building enterprise-ready AI agents
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Enterprises must ditch open-world hype and build deterministic, event-driven AI agents that reliably automate closed-world workflows at scale.
GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.
Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.
WiseTech secures nod to digitise export origin papers
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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rpa
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
WiseTech wins approval to issue digital Certificates of Origin for Australian exports, promising faster, automated trade documentation.
Dean Grandy named Global Head of Government at KPMG International
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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public sector
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data management
Dean Grandy has been appointed Global Head of Government at KPMG International, leading the firm's global public sector advisory team.
Granicus launches Engagement Cloud to boost public sector trust
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Granicus launches Engagement Cloud in Australia and New Zealand to help public sector boost trust through personalised, data-driven communication and services.
VFS Global turns to SAP for AI-powered mobility solutions
Tue, 6th May 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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clean technologies
VFS Global partners with SAP to develop AI-driven digital solutions, enhancing cross-border mobility and citizen services globally for 69 governments.
Exclusive: GitLab's success in APAC and ANZ showcased in Singapore event
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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uc
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devops
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hyperscale
GitLab recently hosted its successful DevSecOps World Tour in Singapore, attracting over 200 attendees and highlighting its growing impact in APAC.