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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.

Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.

Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.

Wasabi Technologies' GovCloud has achieved FedRAMP Ready status, bringing secure, cost-effective cloud storage closer to US federal agencies.

Data Squared has proposed key recommendations to the federal government, advocating for hallucination-resistant AI and improved procurement processes to enhance AI adoption.

Quantum Australia has appointed Petra Andrén as its inaugural CEO, aiming to bolster the nation's role in the rapidly evolving quantum technology sector.

Kiteworks has achieved FedRAMP High Ready Status for its Secure Gov Cloud, reinforcing its dedication to meet government agencies' stringent security requirements.

Databricks has secured FedRAMP High authorisation for its Data Intelligence Platform on AWS GovCloud, enhancing data management capabilities for US federal agencies.

The Australian Energy Regulator has selected TechnologyOne's SaaS+ solution, marking a first for federal agencies under the new DTA ERP panel.

Atturra forecasts impressive first-half earnings for fiscal 2025, with estimated revenue of AUD $140-142 million, reflecting a 26-28% increase from last year.

Macquarie Government has expanded its partnership with Netskope, enhancing network security for a major Federal Government department in Australia.

New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.

Dean Hosking, Sales Chief at Konica Minolta Australia, reflects on innovation and growth amid market challenges, aiming for a productive 2024.

AppOmni has secured FedRAMP In Process status, marking a pivotal advancement in its mission to enhance SaaS security for federal agencies across the U.S.

Tesserent highlights a major shift in password security advice from NIST, urging longer passphrases over complex passwords to bolster cybersecurity.

A whitepaper from Talent reveals shifts in the Federal Government's hiring, including a $624 million cut in consulting firm spending and a move to permanent staff.

Consent Labs expands operations in Victoria to meet demand for consent education, supported by a Federal Government investment of AUD $117.6 million.

The Federal Government's recent 15% pay rise for Early Childhood Education staff is insufficient to address key issues like excessive paperwork contributing to high turnover.

Cybersecurity experts have commended the Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandate, aimed at enhancing risk management in vulnerable technologies.

Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.