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ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs

Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

Partner Programmes

Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage

Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021

Federal Government

Talend snaps up two new Aus account directors from Oracle

Talend has added to its sales team in Australia with the appointment of new account directors based in Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021

Federal Government

AIIA welcomes Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy

Senator Jane Hume has been appointed as Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy, welcomed by the Australian Information Industry Association.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020

Firewalls

IT vendors respond to Federal Government budget

CrowdStrike, WatchGuard, Zscaler and LogRhythm are amongst several IT vendors responding to the Australian Federal Government's budget announcements.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020

Australian Government

Local governments need to act to protect privacy of citizens

Australian local governments urged to protect citizen privacy by Digital Rights Watch. Campaign targets use of surveillance tech and data collection.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2019

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

Global Stories

Federal Government stories

Malware

Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022

The growing threat of cyber adversaries loomed over organisations throughout 2021, and it shows no signs of slowing down as we enter March 2022.

By Tyler Farrar • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022

Cloud Services

Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth

Macquarie Government has appointed former CEO of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, Mike Foster, as Director of Strategic Growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022

Supply Chain

Emergency management trends federal government stakeholders should consider

Federal government officials have their hands full with concurrent crises and indeed, many of these threats require all-of-governmernt mobilisation.

By James Boddam-Whetham • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022

Firewalls

Fortinet edges closer to opening Canberra's Federal Govt innovation centre

Fortinet invests in Canberra data center, offering businesses and government agencies secure facility for testing and evaluating network security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021

EduTech

Universities turn to privileged access management as they adopt Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies

Education sector faces surge in cyber attacks as ThycoticCentrify works with Australian universities to improve cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021

Firewalls

Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors

Greater assistance needed to protect Australian businesses and employees from cyber threats, according to an industry expert.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021

Health Technologies

ANZ vendors respond to Australian govt budget announcement

IT vendors in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific welcome new investments in cyber skills and digital cadetship.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 12th May 2021

Network Infrastructure

Optus secures funding to fill mobile coverage black spots

With State, Federal and Optus funding, the company is building 83 new sites as part of the Federal Governments Mobile Black Spot Program.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

AIIA launches remote-working portal with support of Federal Government

The Australian Information Industry Association, with Federal Government backing, launched a portal today to aid remote working amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020

Supply Chain

Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs

Amid growing coronavirus concerns, Australia unveils a stimulus package to support retailers and SMEs, aiming to stave off a potential recession.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020

Government

Unisys clinches multiple government contracts from across the world

Unisys has secured substantial public sector contracts from the US, Australia, Europe, and Brazil, heralding a 7% rise in public sector revenue in 2019.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020