Following the announcement of Australia’s 2019 Federal Budget, as you would expect there have been mixed reactions, but ACS says there is progress.

Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.

New research reveals Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM, threatening the nation’s prosperity.

A number of IT leaders have come forward expressing their concerns around the centralisation of data centres in cities like Sydney and Melbourne, not allowing the country as a whole to thrive.

Cloud has been a huge part of the ‘digital transformation’ conversation within Australian government during recent years.

Minister Karen Andrews, and Minister Simon Birmingham have released a joint statement on the national blockchain roadmap and extra $100,000 funding.

“Australians should be able to drive all over this massive nation with complete confidence in a zero-emission vehicle.”

Late last week, Australian security agencies reported they were looking into a security breach of the Federal Parliament’s network.

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

The research centres on how advanced cyber traps, which are used to identify data breaches as they happen, can be used in conjunction with tools such as artificial intelligence.

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

Over the next two years, eligible small businesses can apply for individual grants of up to $2,100.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.

The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.

Macquarie Launch Health Cloud is a secure private cloud which has been purpose-built for the healthcare sector.

"To assume that the Australian Privacy Principles allow for release of information if a person has a 'reasonable expectation' is ludicrous."

The Black Economy Taskforce released the findings from its recent report that it will tackle large cash payments.

"She will ensure that CSRC collaborates with academia, industry and government to deliver industry-driven cybersecurity outcomes."

Digital Rights Watch believes Australians’ human rights are being ‘severely breached’ through the actions of private organisations and governments.

"PaCSON is a vehicle we can use for closer sharing of cybersecurity threat information, tools, techniques and ideas between nations."

"Australia needs to remain at the forefront of science and innovation so we can meet any new and emerging threats to our security."

The strategy will protect government agencies and networks from cyber hacking threats, and will also help to protect the privacy of Victorians.

Canberra cybersecurity provider Penten is continuing to take advantage of its ‘extraordinary’ growth over the last three years.

Rumours suggesting that the Australian Signals Directorate may get more powers to spy on Australians are completely unfounded.