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Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap
Virtualisation

Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap

Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion
Hyperscale

Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

OPSWAT adds SentinelOne AI to boost Metascan malware defence
Data Protection

OPSWAT adds SentinelOne AI to boost Metascan malware defence

OPSWAT integrates SentinelOne's AI malware detection into Metascan Multiscanning, boosting threat defence across Windows and Linux platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
Firewalls

Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Granicus launches Engagement Cloud to boost public sector trust
Digital Transformation

Granicus launches Engagement Cloud to boost public sector trust

Granicus launches Engagement Cloud in Australia and New Zealand to help public sector boost trust through personalised, data-driven communication and services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Cybit sells Cybit Cyber to Viatel as both firms focus on growth
Hybrid Cloud

Cybit sells Cybit Cyber to Viatel as both firms focus on growth

Cybit sells its enterprise security division Cybit Cyber to Viatel, enabling both firms to focus on distinct growth and market strategies in technology services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector
Platform-as-a-Service

High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector

New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust
Smart Cities

Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust

BeyondTrust has appointed Roshi Balendran as Regional Sales Director for ANZ to drive growth and strengthen identity security across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

AWS unveils Innovation Hub & AI Springboard in Singapore
Digital Transformation

AWS unveils Innovation Hub & AI Springboard in Singapore

AWS has launched its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub and AI Springboard programme in Singapore to boost AI adoption among local enterprises with up to SGD $600,000 support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
AWS opens Singapore Innovation Hub & launches AI Springboard
EduTech

AWS opens Singapore Innovation Hub & launches AI Springboard

AWS has opened its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub in Singapore, launching the AI Springboard to boost AI adoption among 300 local enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Ark to invest GBP £7.5 billion in UK's first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub
DataCentre infrastructure

Ark to invest GBP £7.5 billion in UK's first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub

Ark Data Centres and Nebius to launch UK's first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub with GBP £7.5 billion investment, boosting local AI compute and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
UK IT leaders move away from US clouds over sovereignty fears
Hyperscale

UK IT leaders move away from US clouds over sovereignty fears

Over half of UK IT leaders plan to reduce reliance on US-based cloud providers, citing growing concerns over data sovereignty and regulatory control.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024
Data Protection

More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024

UK local authorities reported over 2,400 data breaches in 2024, highlighting concerns over device loss, human error, and public sector data security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
ICS.AI names Tim Irons as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
IT Automation

ICS.AI names Tim Irons as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth

ICS.AI appoints Tim Irons as CFO to steer financial strategy and support growth of its AI solutions for UK public sector clients.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Genetec partners with Sektor to expand security solutions in NZ
Physical Security

Genetec partners with Sektor to expand security solutions in NZ

Genetec has partnered with Sektor to distribute its physical security solutions across New Zealand, including opening a new technology centre in Auckland.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares to boost defence expertise
Digital Transformation

EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares to boost defence expertise

EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares as Defence Lead Consultant to enhance secure, mission-critical infrastructure for the UK defence sector amid digital transformation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
ServiceNow launches secure SPP-SG platform with NYP to boost AI skills
Data Protection

ServiceNow launches secure SPP-SG platform with NYP to boost AI skills

ServiceNow rolls out its secure SPP-SG AI platform in Singapore, partnering with Nanyang Polytechnic to boost AI skills and support public sector innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025