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Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion
Digital Transformation

Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion

Salesforce launches AI tools for public sector and expands in Canberra, enhancing digital services as Australia ranks seventh in global AI readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Kinetic IT named to WA Government's new CUATIS2024 tech panel
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT named to WA Government's new CUATIS2024 tech panel

Kinetic IT has been appointed to the WA Government's CUATIS2024 tech panel, streamlining access to ICT infrastructure and managed services for five years.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path
Quantum Computing

Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path

Australia plans a tech transformation centred on AI and innovation, aiming for equitable growth and bespoke regulations to boost productivity and protect interests.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Victor Dominello to headline 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne
Digital Transformation

Victor Dominello to headline 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne

Victor Dominello, former NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital, will deliver the 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne on digital transformation's societal impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Greens Senator on why the age ban will be an 'open wound' for the Govt
Data Privacy

Greens Senator on why the age ban will be an 'open wound' for the Govt

Greens Senator David Shoebridge condemns Australia's social media ban for under-16s and calls for urgent, robust AI regulation and tech literacy in Parliament.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sun, 17th Aug 2025
EFA disputes privacy claims from Australian age tech trial findings
DevOps

EFA disputes privacy claims from Australian age tech trial findings

Electronic Frontiers Australia disputes government claims that age assurance tech is private and robust, citing flawed methodology and privacy risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security
Digital Transformation

Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security

Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Hireup expands to aged care, offering more choice at home
Australian Government

Hireup expands to aged care, offering more choice at home

Hireup has expanded its online platform to connect older Australians with vetted support workers, enhancing choice and care at home amid sector reforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats
Malware

ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand have surged, with one in three incidents repeated and executives facing rising physical threats, warns new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Leidos to manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia upgrade
Digital Transformation

Leidos to manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia upgrade

Leidos Australia will manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia, supporting its digital transformation and delivery of vital Earth science data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
X Reality Group secures AUD $2.1m grant to boost AI training
Artificial Intelligence

X Reality Group secures AUD $2.1m grant to boost AI training

X Reality Group secures an AUD $2.1 million grant to enhance AI in its Operator XR training systems used by defence and law enforcement agencies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth
Digital Entertainment

_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Beaten Zone fund wins approval, targets AUD $451m defence tech
Software

Beaten Zone fund wins approval, targets AUD $451m defence tech

Beaten Zone Venture Capital Fund 1 has gained Early Stage Venture Capital registration, targeting AUD $451m in defence tech investments with tax benefits for partners.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Insight joins WA panel to boost government digital services
Digital Transformation

Insight joins WA panel to boost government digital services

Insight has joined Western Australia's Technology Infrastructure and Solutions panel to enhance government digital services with secure, scalable technology solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security
Unified Communications

Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security

A cyber breach at Qantas, traced to a third-party supplier, underscores urgent calls for stronger supply chain security across Australia's digital networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Australian Government stories

BeyondTrust cloud security completes IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX
Data Protection

BeyondTrust cloud security completes IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX

BeyondTrust has passed the IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX, validating four cloud security solutions for Australian government use at the PROTECTED level.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
NEXTDC invests USD $200m in Sunshine Coast AI data centre
Digital Transformation

NEXTDC invests USD $200m in Sunshine Coast AI data centre

NEXTDC plans a USD $200m AI-optimised data centre, SC2, on Sunshine Coast, boosting Queensland as a key digital and innovation hub.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use
Risk & Compliance

OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use

OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025