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TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council
Software-as-a-Service

TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council

TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers
Biometrics

Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers

Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys' bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia's borders.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Cirrus Networks snatches up $1.6 million Austrade contract
Government

Cirrus Networks snatches up $1.6 million Austrade contract

Cirrus Networks has secured a GBP £1.6 million supply contract with Austrade, following its strategic acquisition of Correct Communications.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018

Global Stories

THAT'S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition
Internet of Things

THAT'S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition

Sydney's CeBIT Australia 2018 wrapped up last week, showcasing cutting-edge tech innovations from over 200 exhibitors and drawing record attendance.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?
Data Analytics

Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?

New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Damning report finds despite WannaCry attack, NHS still not patching
Malware

Damning report finds despite WannaCry attack, NHS still not patching

A government report has emerged that reveals despite the 'major' ransomware attack a year ago, the UK's NHS STILL has not learned its lesson.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Singapore & UK Governments commit to building cybersecurity capacity for Commonwealth
Cybersecurity

Singapore & UK Governments commit to building cybersecurity capacity for Commonwealth

Singapore and the United Kingdom have taken their commitment to cybersecurity cooperation and teamwork to a new level this week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
YOU'RE INVITED: CeBIT 2018 - Sydney
Data Analytics

YOU'RE INVITED: CeBIT 2018 - Sydney

As the largest and longest-running B2B conference in the APAC region, CeBIT is certainly not an event to be missed.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
UKCloud invests in UK's first high assurance cloud platform
Hyperscale

UKCloud invests in UK's first high assurance cloud platform

​UKCloud has announced significant progress in designing and building the first high assurance cloud platform for the UK's government systems.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
New cybersecurity export strategy from UK govt to bolster global defences
Marketing Technologies

New cybersecurity export strategy from UK govt to bolster global defences

The UK government today announced the launch of a new strategy to support the export of the nation's cybersecurity technologies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Taiwan Cabinet to invest NT$11 billion for cybersecurity industry development
Cybersecurity

Taiwan Cabinet to invest NT$11 billion for cybersecurity industry development

The Executive Wan's Department of Cyber Security is developing an action plan for the industry's development, which includes cybersecurity management.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Exclusive Interview: The City of Newcastle on smart city investment
Smart Cities

Exclusive Interview: The City of Newcastle on smart city investment

Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Cyber warfare market to be worth $120b by 2025 as national security concerns intensify
Government

Cyber warfare market to be worth $120b by 2025 as national security concerns intensify

Asia Pacific will be the fastest-growing region for cyber warfare products as concerns for national security rise.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report
Unified Communications

NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report

As at 31 December 2017, NBN declared that 6.1 million premises are 'ready to connect' and a total of 7.1 million premises are 'ready for service'.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Huawei announces £3bn commitment to UK after meeting with prime minister
Hyperscale

Huawei announces £3bn commitment to UK after meeting with prime minister

After procuring more than £2bn into the UK between 2013-2017, Huawei has committed to £3bn more over the next five years.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech
Supply Chain

Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech

Microsoft has partnered with the government to provide digital skills to workers whose roles were displaced by automotive manufacturing plant closure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Dimension Data doubles down on government with new appointment
Government

Dimension Data doubles down on government with new appointment

Dimension Data has appointed a Government national sales manager to build on its role as a supplier to Government.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018