Public Sector stories - Page 5

Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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malware
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siem
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cloud security
Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.

Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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physical security
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public sector
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modernisation
Genetec has revealed the winners of its 2024 channel partner awards for Australia and New Zealand at an event in Bali, celebrating top contributors in the sector.

Sovereign European Cloud API launched to boost autonomy
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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paas
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digital transformation
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iaas
A new Sovereign European Cloud API has been launched by Aruba, IONOS, and Dynamo to enhance cloud interoperability and promote digital sovereignty across Europe.

Exclusive: CyberArk's Rahul Dubey discusses the future of identity security
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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cloud security
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
In an exclusive interview, CyberArk's Rahul Dubey reveals the company's bold vision for revolutionising identity security across global sectors.

Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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cybersecurity
Databricks has secured FedRAMP High authorisation for its Data Intelligence Platform on AWS GovCloud, enhancing data management capabilities for US federal agencies.

Oklahoma saves USD $10 million with process intelligence
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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procurement
Oklahoma has saved over USD $10 million in its first year using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform, significantly improving state operations and taxpayer fund management.

Nintex appoints Sarah Visbeek as new General Counsel
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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low-code
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ai
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software development
Nintex has appointed Sarah Visbeek as its new General Counsel, bringing over ten years of legal expertise to enhance its global AI-driven automation strategy.

Tech firms urge reform in public sector procurement focus
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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paper
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public sector
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transparency
A coalition of tech firms urges reform in public sector procurement, challenging the excessive focus on cost that undermines service quality and value.

Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.

DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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saas
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uc
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ddos
A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.

Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.

DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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saas
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uc
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firewalls
DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.

Astrikos rebrands to enhance enterprise AI solutions
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Astrikos.ai has unveiled its rebranding to enhance its role as a leader in global Enterprise Infra AI solutions, focusing on sustainability and intelligent growth.

Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.

Akamai named national ambassador to boost UK SME security
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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public sector
Akamai Technologies has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to boost cyber resilience among UK SMEs.

Vertiv partners with Oxigen for Spain's largest data centre
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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edutech
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uc
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ai
Vertiv has partnered with Oxigen to create Spain's largest data centre in Sant Cugat del Vallès, spanning 6,000 square metres and optimised for energy efficiency.

The zero-sum game: Balancing data privacy and analytics
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Government agencies face a challenging dilemma as they attempt to harness AI innovation while safeguarding citizens' data privacy amid rising breach concerns in Australia.

Victorian Government strengthens cybersecurity with new deal
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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data protection
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supply chain
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data privacy
The Victorian Government has partnered with Sparx Solutions and ProcessUnity to enhance third-party risk management and bolster cybersecurity across its departments.

Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
The UK government proposes banning ransomware payments by public sector bodies, yet experts warn that proactive data protection strategies are essential to combat cyber threats.

Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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data protection
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.