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BlackBerry Cylance to receive IRAP certification
AI Security

BlackBerry Cylance to receive IRAP certification

Company becomes first endpoint security provider to complete assessment to deliver native AI security to Australian federal agencies.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget
Government

ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Government outlines agenda for Australia's tech future
Blockchain

Government outlines agenda for Australia's tech future

The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia's digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019

Global Stories

Gartner: Governments to invest in analytics, security in 2019
Data Analytics

Gartner: Governments to invest in analytics, security in 2019

Gartner has released the results of its 2019 CIO Survey, showing that Governments worldwide are set to scale up their investment in data analytics.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price
Cybersecurity

There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price

There may be reasons for public sector agencies in particular to be somewhat reluctant with IT innovation spend.

By Andrew Powell • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019
NZ's pay equity progress is so slow that we won't achieve it until 2044
Government

NZ's pay equity progress is so slow that we won't achieve it until 2044

The year 2044. Sixteen years is a long time to wait for gender pay equity, but it may take that long to achieve it.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Interview: Vault Cloud illuminates secure govt cloud in the machine learning age
Cloud Security

Interview: Vault Cloud illuminates secure govt cloud in the machine learning age

Australia has the potential to become a global leader in cloud technology, says Vault Cloud founder and CEO Rupert Taylor-Price.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Why digital transformation rests on the shoulders of the C-suite
Digital Transformation

Why digital transformation rests on the shoulders of the C-suite

Only 7% of respondents believe the government is making significant strides in their digital transformation journey.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Why governments should invest in citizen engagement platforms
Government

Why governments should invest in citizen engagement platforms

The Australian government is urged to invest in Citizen Engagement Platforms to close the digital gap, improve public trust, and streamline services.

By Leigh Brady • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'
Data Protection

Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'

Concerning news has emerged of a data centre in Uganda that was raided forcefully without warning by government officials.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Blockchain: New Zealand needs to get up to speed
Blockchain

Blockchain: New Zealand needs to get up to speed

BlockchainNZ calls on New Zealand Government to develop a strategy to keep up with other countries in blockchain technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019
Microsoft offers Government free digital skills training
Microsoft

Microsoft offers Government free digital skills training

Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
Why NZ could become a global blockchain leader
Blockchain

Why NZ could become a global blockchain leader

New Zealand's poised to lead the global blockchain market, with potential to revolutionise industries and government, says BlockchainNZ's Mark Pascall.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
NZ's newest $23m supercomputer facility now open
DataCentre infrastructure

NZ's newest $23m supercomputer facility now open

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Govt's HK$50b to boost IT jobs and salaries, but concerns remain
Hyperscale

Govt's HK$50b to boost IT jobs and salaries, but concerns remain

Despite the huge investment, almost all Hong Kong CIOs are concerned about the existing talent pool of IT professionals.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Local MPs the key to injecting government relations into business
Government

Local MPs the key to injecting government relations into business

Local members of parliament are a good start for communication, and can help to inject government relations into any business.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Digital Transformation

Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard

Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018