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Kinetic IT wins AUD $250 million WA police IT contract
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT wins AUD $250 million WA police IT contract

The deal will put core policing technology support under one provider across 15 districts, more than 200 sites and 8,800 staff.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Australians wary of AI spending, identity data trust
Data Protection

Australians wary of AI spending, identity data trust

Only 7% fully trust organisations with identity data, even as Australians back AI agents for purchases worth an average AUD $200.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
blueAPACHE launches managed service for AI-era operations
Firewalls

blueAPACHE launches managed service for AI-era operations

Australian IT leaders facing tighter governance and cyber risks may gain more automated oversight as blueAPACHE reworks support around business outcomes.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Kindervag book charts Zero Trust resilience in AI era
Firewalls

Kindervag book charts Zero Trust resilience in AI era

As AI-driven attacks grow more automated, the book urges organisations to use Zero Trust and segmentation to limit breach damage.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month
DroneShield launches Mission Ready Services subscription
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield launches Mission Ready Services subscription

Customers will get ongoing software updates, training and support as DroneShield shifts its counter-drone products to a recurring service model.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Entrust adds CBOM tools to Cryptographic Security Platform
Hybrid Cloud

Entrust adds CBOM tools to Cryptographic Security Platform

The update gives security teams a clearer way to map keys, certificates and secrets as regulators push harder on software component visibility.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Australia cyber framework to value skills over papers
Risk & Compliance

Australia cyber framework to value skills over papers

Australia's cyber jobs shortage is pushing employers to judge practical performance and incident readiness more than certificates and titles alone.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Tenants demand private networks in Australian offices
Firewalls

Tenants demand private networks in Australian offices

Most Australian office seekers now want private networks before signing leases, as cyber security shifts from IT issue to workplace priority.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
DigiCert adds identity controls for NVIDIA AI agents
Data Protection

DigiCert adds identity controls for NVIDIA AI agents

Enterprises could gain a way to revoke an AI agent's authority and audit its actions as DigiCert ties identity controls to NVIDIA's platform.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Kinetic IT named leader in two ISG public sector categories
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT named leader in two ISG public sector categories

The ranking may bolster Kinetic IT's bid for government contracts as agencies seek suppliers with local delivery, governance and security controls.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Gallagher security forum draws 150 professionals in Brisbane
Partner Programmes

Gallagher security forum draws 150 professionals in Brisbane

The gathering underscored rising demand for integrated security as Queensland and Papua New Guinea organisations reassess risk and infrastructure protection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Canberra co-founders win Pearcey award for sovereign AI
Public Cloud

Canberra co-founders win Pearcey award for sovereign AI

Their Canberra-built software has won praise for keeping sensitive government and defence data onshore as Australia weighs reliance on foreign AI platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Australian firms race ahead on AI despite oversight gaps
DevOps

Australian firms race ahead on AI despite oversight gaps

Only 9% of Australian organisations can fully trace AI behaviour in production, leaving boards exposed as systems move into live use.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Com-X named APAC finalist in 2026 MSP Titans Awards
Digital Transformation

Com-X named APAC finalist in 2026 MSP Titans Awards

The finalist nod could boost Com-X's visibility as businesses seek advisers on cyber risk, compliance and hybrid workplace technology.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Austroads wins data impact award for national NEVDIS
Data Analytics

Austroads wins data impact award for national NEVDIS

The recognition spotlights a national platform that helps authorities and buyers check vehicle and driver records across borders more reliably.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Optic Security promotes Hill to WA operations manager
Firewalls

Optic Security promotes Hill to WA operations manager

The Perth expansion puts Optic Security closer to large maintenance contracts in Western Australia, where demand is rising across key sectors.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Australian schools expand use of education tech & AI
Data Protection

Australian schools expand use of education tech & AI

More than half of Australian schools plan to expand digital tools next year, as tailored AI gains favour for saving teachers time.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Atlassian launches Jira tools for agentic software teams
Software-as-a-Service

Atlassian launches Jira tools for agentic software teams

Paid Jira customers will get tighter controls and better measurement of AI agents as Atlassian widens software teams' access to shared project context.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness
Digital Transformation

DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness

Many organisations are still at an early stage of post-quantum adoption, with most only planning or testing quantum-safe cryptography.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026