Government stories - Page 15
Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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government
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hmc communications
Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.
Interview: Vault Cloud illuminates secure govt cloud in the machine learning age
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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ml
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cloud security
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Australia has the potential to become a global leader in cloud technology, says Vault Cloud founder and CEO Rupert Taylor-Price.
Why digital transformation rests on the shoulders of the C-suite
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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government
Only 7% of respondents believe the government is making significant strides in their digital transformation journey.
Why governments should invest in citizen engagement platforms
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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government
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ict
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digital engagement
Aussie govt. lags in digital service, eroding public trust—experts push for tech-led reforms. #DigitalDivide.
Uganda data centre raided, operator ‘held hostage’
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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data protection
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colocation
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government
Concerning news has emerged of a data centre in Uganda that was raided forcefully without warning by government officials.
Australian Government signs massive $1 billion agreement with IBM
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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quantum computing
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government
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ibm
IBM lands AU$1bn deal as Aussie Gov's tech partner for digital transformation.
Diligent launches AU data centre for clients wanting data onshore
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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colocation
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gdpr
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government
The governance technology specialist says it will be equipped to better serve its government and clients with the new Canberra data centre.
NSW Government signs agreement with Microsoft to globalise data
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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microsoft
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government
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nsw
NSW Government and Microsoft sign deal to boost digital and data capabilities, unearthing new insights in the process.
Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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business
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smb
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government
1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.
Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule
Thu, 31st May 2018
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mobility
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broadband
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rural broadband initiative
New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.
Potential Holiday Act revamp will ‘remove key business pain point’
Wed, 30th May 2018
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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myob
Small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) in New Zealand are calling for changes to the Holiday Act to make it easier to administer.
Govt cloud service provider Vault opts with Mellanox and Cumulus
Tue, 29th May 2018
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managed services
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uc
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partner programmes
Vault Systems has chosen to work with Mellanox and Cumulus Networks in providing a cloud service fit for a government.
THAT’S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition
Mon, 21st May 2018
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cybersecurity
CeBIT Australia 2018 hailed a triumph, showcasing global tech innovation at Sydney's hub.
Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?
Thu, 10th May 2018
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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government
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tax
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gst
Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.
Damning report finds despite WannaCry attack, NHS still not patching
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A government report has emerged that reveals despite the 'major' ransomware attack a year ago, the UK's NHS STILL has not learned its lesson.
Singapore & UK Governments commit to building cybersecurity capacity for Commonwealth
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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it training
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cybersecurity
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singapore
Singapore and the United Kingdom have taken their commitment to cybersecurity cooperation and teamwork to a new level this week.
YOU’RE INVITED: CeBIT 2018 - Sydney
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
As the largest and longest-running B2B conference in the APAC region, CeBIT is certainly not an event to be missed.
UKCloud invests in UK’s first high assurance cloud platform
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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data centre operators
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cisco
UKCloud has announced significant progress in designing and building the first high assurance cloud platform for the UK's government systems.
Unisys says 49% of Australian citizens prefer online channels for government engagement
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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public sector
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unisys
Nearly half of Aussies prefer online government interaction, new Unisys study finds.
New cybersecurity export strategy from UK govt to bolster global defences
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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government
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cybercrime
The UK government today announced the launch of a new strategy to support the export of the nation’s cybersecurity technologies.
Taiwan Cabinet to invest NT$11 billion for cybersecurity industry development
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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government
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taiwan
The Executive Wan’s Department of Cyber Security is developing an action plan for the industry’s development, which includes cybersecurity management.
TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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saas
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government
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council
Noosa Shire renews with TechOne for 8 more yrs, bolstering tech to lead in council efficiency.
Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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biometrics
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unisys
Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys’ bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia’s borders.