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Federal Government inks cloud deal with Microsoft
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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cloud services
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microsoft
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digital transformation
The deal accelerates transformation opportunity, invests in public sector skills, drives inclusion and leverages local investment.
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Australian Govt & AWS strike cloud services deal
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Australia gov agencies to adopt AWS services with Whole-of-Government deal simplifying cloud procurement.
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Federal DTA adds archTIS data protection product to Cloud Services Panel
Wed, 29th May 2019
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data protection
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australian government
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archtis
Australian cybersecurity firm archTIS has had its data protection product added to the Federal Digital Transformation Agency's Cloud Services Panel.
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ACS says Federal Budget is promising, but still lacking
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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australian federal budget
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australian government
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it industry
Following the announcement of Australia’s 2019 Federal Budget, as you would expect there have been mixed reactions, but ACS says there is progress.
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AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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storage
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accounting systems
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bi
Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.
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Gender gap in AU’s STEM workforce obstructing national prosperity
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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dei
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workforce management
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australian government
New research reveals Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM, threatening the nation’s prosperity.
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IT pros call on AU government to decentralise data centres
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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colocation
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
NSW funds regional data hubs: a call for national action on tech decentralisation.
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The silver lining in Australia’s Government cloud strategy
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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colocation
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devops
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cloud services
Cloud has been a huge part of the ‘digital transformation’ conversation within Australian government during recent years.
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Two Ministers’ thoughts on blockchain in Oz
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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fintech
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blockchain
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australian government
Minister Karen Andrews, and Minister Simon Birmingham have released a joint statement on the national blockchain roadmap and extra $100,000 funding.
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Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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cartech
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australian government
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evs
Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.
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Experts comment on Aus Parliament breach
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Late last week, Australian security agencies reported they were looking into a security breach of the Federal Parliament’s network.
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ICT peak body’s policy focus pre-budget
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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australian federal budget
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australian government
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government
The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.
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Penten & Cyber Security CRC to research 'advanced cyber traps'
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Penten & Cyber Security CRC team up to forge AI-enhanced 'cyber traps' to battle data breaches.
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Government outlines agenda for Australia’s tech future
Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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iot
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blockchain
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quantum computing
The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia’s digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.
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Govt announces cybersecurity grants for SMBs
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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grants
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australian government
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smb
Aussie Gov unveils $10m cyber aid for small biz, boosting data security & industry jobs.
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Security experts comment on latest OIAC report
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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firewall
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network management
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cloud services
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.
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Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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iot
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council
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australian government
The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.
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Aus Govt taps Macquarie Cloud Services to store DHS data
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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private cloud
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payroll systems
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cloud services
Macquarie Launch Health Cloud is a secure private cloud which has been purpose-built for the healthcare sector.
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Privacy watchdogs say Centrelink ruling is a failure of Australia's freedom of speech
Wed, 30th May 2018
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privacy
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australian government
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digital rights watch
Centrelink cleared after sharing personal info with media, but watchdogs furious. Concerns raised about privacy breach and freedom of speech.
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Going cashless to end the black economy: MYOB supports Aus Govt findings
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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australian government
The Black Economy Taskforce released the findings from its recent report that it will tackle large cash payments.
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Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO
Mon, 21st May 2018
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datacom
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australian government
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cisco
Rachael Falk has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, replacing interim CEO Dr Darrell Williamson.
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Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'
Tue, 15th May 2018
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privacy
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australian government
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privacy awareness week
Digital Rights Watch believes Australians’ human rights are being ‘severely breached’ through the actions of private organisations and governments.
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The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now in action
Mon, 14th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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soc
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cyber attacks
New Pacific Cyber Security Network launches, uniting 14 nations in regional defense.
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Govt launches National Security Science and Technology Policy
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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biometrics
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ai security
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security intelligence
Australia's new National Security Science and Technology Policy focuses on cybersecurity, border security, and intelligence, among other areas.