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Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future
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Wagga Wagga City Council is extending its 26-year partnership with TechnologyOne by adopting the cloud-based OneCouncil ERP platform via SaaS+ to boost efficiency.
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NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap
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A report reveals that most New Zealand government agencies fail to meet Public Records Act requirements amid ongoing challenges and staff cuts.
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Juniper launches local Mist cloud to boost secure AI networking
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Juniper Networks has launched a local Mist cloud instance in Japan to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven networking and data localisation compliance.
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Nintex launches Solution Studio to simplify business automation
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Nintex launches Solution Studio, a portal enabling businesses to build custom AI-powered automation to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
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UK leads Europe in public sector adoption of generative AI
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New research shows 75% of UK public sector organisations lead Europe in generative AI adoption, despite concerns over data security and sustainability.
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Nintex unveils automated onboarding tool to boost retention
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Nintex has launched a solution to automate employee onboarding, streamlining HR, finance, and IT processes for better efficiency and retention.
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BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive
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BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.
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Teradata achieves IRAP assessment for VantageCloud Lake suite
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Teradata completes PROTECTED-level IRAP assessment for its VantageCloud Lake across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, strengthening secure cloud options for Australian agencies.
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Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
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The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.
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Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific
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Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.
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Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing for growth
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Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing to lead national growth and brand strategy across public and private sectors in Australia.
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NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index
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NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.
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UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats
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UK experts warn ransomware tactics are advancing rapidly, pressuring government to overhaul cyber resilience amid rising attacks on public and private sectors.
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Overcoming technology, process and integration hurdles: The role of the CIO amid local government reform
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Local government reform in England demands CIOs overcome tech and process challenges to ensure smooth service delivery during major council restructures.
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Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
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Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.
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Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
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Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.
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Atturra secures all six Microsoft Cloud Partner badges in Australia
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Atturra becomes one of Australia's first Microsoft partners to earn all six Solution Designations, highlighting its expertise in Microsoft Cloud services.
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Roc launches platform to cut waste & speed payments in construction
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Roc Technologies launches Digital Cost Assurance under Coria to cut waste, prevent fraud, and speed payments in UK construction, saving millions for public projects.
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Excite raises AUD $2.8 million to expand cyber security training
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Excite Technology Services raises AUD $2.8 million to boost cyber security growth, funding its advanced digital forensics training centre and offensive security services.
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UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector
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UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.