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Government stories - Page 9

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NEXTDC, NT govt unveil data centre development plans
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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data centre operators
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colocation
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NEXTDC and the Northern Territory government have shared detailed plans surrounding the development of a new data centre in Darwin.
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Australian Budget 2022 bolsters cyber security sector
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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digital transformation
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australian federal budget
The Australian Government has announced an investment of $9.9 billion to increase the country’s intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities.
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Atturra partners with Pursuit Technology for govt solutions
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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lms
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partner programmes
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government
Atturra has formed a strategic partnership with Pursuit Technology, becoming its first alliance partner in the local government market.
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EY appoints Michelle Price as Partner
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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privacy
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public sector
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government
Michelle Price joins EY as Partner in Oceania's cybersecurity and trusted technology practice, to lead the Government and Public Sector team.
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Greater balance needed in AU Critical Infrastructure Bill
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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network management
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firewall
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network security
The proposed measures go too far and need stronger guardrails, otherwise they could adversely affect Australia's critical infrastructure operators.
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Cyberattacks on governments beyond Ukraine surge by 21% - Check Point
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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email security
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phishing
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hackers
Cyberattacks on Ukraine's government and military have dropped by 50% in the last week, according to Check Point Research.
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Demand for business financing grows as businesses restock
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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government
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financing
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prospa
Australian small businesses, much like businesses everywhere else in the world, have been struggling since the beginning of the pandemic.
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IWD 2022: Overcoming the IT sector's gender imbalance
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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edutech
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dei
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women in technology
The gender gap in the IT industry persists, but there are steps that can be taken to address it, including empowering women and improving education.
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Relativity completes IRAP security assessment for Aus market
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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cloud security
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government
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cios
The assessment supports higher standards for security postures in technology systems used by government agencies in Australia.
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Top 10 government technology trends for 2022 revealed
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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government
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gartner
Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2022, guiding public-sector leaders in digital transformation.
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Gartner's top 10 government technology trends for 2022
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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cios
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government
Gartner has identified the top 10 government tech trends for 2022, advising leaders on digital transformation and mitigating disruption risks.
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VPNs are the MVPs, so what exactly can they help you with?
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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bi
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big data
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vpn
Using a VPN can help you get cheaper flights and hide from your ISP. Find out how this tool can protect your privacy and access better deals.
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GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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cloud services
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finance, leasing & rental
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it professionals
New Zealand's GDP is set to rise by 3.8% this year, according to new OECD research, but challenges remain for the country's economic growth and stability.
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Australia and New Zealand shouldn't rush to follow White House zero-trust cybersecurity strategy
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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malware
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iot security
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cybersecurity
Nozomi Networks urges caution as Australia and New Zealand consider adopting the White House's zero-trust cybersecurity strategy.
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Proceedings filed against government software provider
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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commerce commission
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software
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government
The NZ Commerce Commission has now filed proceedings against digital government software company Objective Corporation Limited (Objective).
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Supply chain woes set to continue in 2022 - Shopify
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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inventory management systems
Shopify predicts that supply chain woes will continue in 2022, with shipping delays, costs, and manufacturing delays among the top concerns for businesses.
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Sustainability is a business imperative - can technology save us?
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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sustainable it
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government
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sap
Sustainability has become even more important over the last few years, with many growing organisations having set their own targets to reduce carbon emissions.
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Australian Government orgs failing to manage cyber risk, report finds
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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compliance
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government
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risk intelligence & compliance
Many Australian local governments are not effectively managing cyber risk, leaving them vulnerable to ransomware and cyber theft, according to CyberCX.
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What should be Australia’s public sector response to strengthening online security?
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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micro-credentials
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digital credentials
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mfa
Government employees and contractors are prime targets for cyber-attacks because of the information they have access to.
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Investigation: The NZ Govt is weakening its grip on nuisance spam
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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digital marketing
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email
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government
Spam enforcement in New Zealand has decreased significantly, prompting calls for a review of the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act (UEMA).
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New report finds investments in digital infrastructure the key to data center growth
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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cloud services
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colocation
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it infrastructure
A new data center market report has found that increasing investments in digital infrastructure have led to growth opportunities for data centers globally.
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Cloud forecast for 2022 – increase in digital connectivity
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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saas
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cloud services
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wfh
As the world spins towards 2022, it is clear that the new year will see our reliance on cloud technologies becoming more vital than ever before.
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SUPERNAP Thailand partners with Thai government agencies for leading Tier IV upgrades
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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cloud services
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uc
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colocation
Thailand's National Data Center and cloud services achieve Tier IV international standards through a partnership with SUPERNAP.
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Digital trade pivotal in unlocking economic benefits for NZ, report finds
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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inventory management systems
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trade
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digitisation
Digital trade solutions could bring economic benefits equivalent to a major trade agreement for every country, says NZIER report.