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Government outlines agenda for Australia's tech future
Blockchain

Government outlines agenda for Australia's tech future

The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia's digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019
Australian Government signs massive $1 billion agreement with IBM
Quantum Computing

Australian Government signs massive $1 billion agreement with IBM

The Australian Government has signed a AU$1 billion, five-year deal with IBM to enhance digital services with AI, blockchain, and quantum technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
NSW Government signs agreement with Microsoft to globalise data
Microsoft

NSW Government signs agreement with Microsoft to globalise data

NSW Government and Microsoft sign deal to boost digital and data capabilities, unearthing new insights in the process.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Global Stories

Gartner: Governments to invest in analytics, security in 2019
Data Analytics

Gartner: Governments to invest in analytics, security in 2019

Gartner has released the results of its 2019 CIO Survey, showing that Governments worldwide are set to scale up their investment in data analytics.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price
Cybersecurity

There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price

There may be reasons for public sector agencies in particular to be somewhat reluctant with IT innovation spend.

By Andrew Powell • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019
NZ's pay equity progress is so slow that we won't achieve it until 2044
Government

NZ's pay equity progress is so slow that we won't achieve it until 2044

The year 2044. Sixteen years is a long time to wait for gender pay equity, but it may take that long to achieve it.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Interview: Vault Cloud illuminates secure govt cloud in the machine learning age
Cloud Security

Interview: Vault Cloud illuminates secure govt cloud in the machine learning age

Australia has the potential to become a global leader in cloud technology, says Vault Cloud founder and CEO Rupert Taylor-Price.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Why digital transformation rests on the shoulders of the C-suite
Digital Transformation

Why digital transformation rests on the shoulders of the C-suite

Only 7% of respondents believe the government is making significant strides in their digital transformation journey.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Why governments should invest in citizen engagement platforms
Government

Why governments should invest in citizen engagement platforms

The Australian government is urged to invest in Citizen Engagement Platforms to close the digital gap, improve public trust, and streamline services.

By Leigh Brady • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'
Data Protection

Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'

Concerning news has emerged of a data centre in Uganda that was raided forcefully without warning by government officials.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Diligent launches AU data centre for clients wanting data onshore
Hyperscale

Diligent launches AU data centre for clients wanting data onshore

The governance technology specialist says it will be equipped to better serve its government and clients with the new Canberra data centre.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule
Unified Communications

Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule

New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Govt's HK$50b to boost IT jobs and salaries, but concerns remain
Hyperscale

Govt's HK$50b to boost IT jobs and salaries, but concerns remain

Despite the huge investment, almost all Hong Kong CIOs are concerned about the existing talent pool of IT professionals.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Local MPs the key to injecting government relations into business
Government

Local MPs the key to injecting government relations into business

Local members of parliament are a good start for communication, and can help to inject government relations into any business.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Digital Transformation

Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard

Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Government

Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence

1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'
Fintech

Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'

Small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) in New Zealand are calling for changes to the Holiday Act to make it easier to administer.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018