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CIQ launches Linux compliance platform ahead of deadlines

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CIQ rolls out Enterprise Linux compliance stack as federal cryptography, defence contractor and post-quantum rules tighten from 2026.
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Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore

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Brennan folds CBR Cyber into Canberra-based operations as more Australian agencies and regulated firms seek sovereign Security Operations Centre support.
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AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says

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AI mentions surge in Australian job ads as employers broaden use, but public sector hiring still lags private firms by months.
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Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter

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Gallagher Security expands its Australian leadership team with a national SMB and perimeter appointment plus two regional hires in NSW and the ACT.
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Universities process thousands of placement payments

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Australian universities use TechnologyOne platform to process thousands of Commonwealth Prac Payments as Victoria University pays out $1.5 million.
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Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise

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Beaten Zone secures AUD $17 million as Steve Baxter-backed fund benefits from rising investor interest in Australian defence technology.
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VITG buys Security Centric to boost cyber security

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VITG broadens ANZ cyber offering with Security Centric deal and names founder Sash Vasilevski Chief Security Officer in combined group.
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1Kosmos wins Department of War IL4 identity approval

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1Kosmos wins Department of War IL4 identity approval, extending its FedRAMP High platform to mission-critical defence workloads and partner access.
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Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award

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Macquarie Technology Group lands Netskope's APJ managed service honour as its sovereign government and telecoms security push gathers pace.
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Atturra joins monō ai to push enterprise AI redesign

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Atturra has struck a founding partnership with monō ai to help large organisations redesign work, move beyond AI pilots and scale enterprise automation.
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Radiant Logic signs Badge deal for cross-domain access

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Radiant Logic adds Badge's zero-knowledge authentication to RadiantOne, aiming to simplify cross-domain access for enterprises, public sector and AI agents.
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Keysight unveils SBOM Manager to meet new cyber rules

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Keysight debuts SBOM Manager to automate software bills of materials as EU and US cyber rules tighten transparency and compliance demands.
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Dropzone unveils AI Threat Hunter for 24/7 SOC hunts

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Dropzone launches AI Threat Hunter to compress 40-hour manual threat hunts into 90 minutes, promising 24/7 autonomous SOC coverage by 2026.
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Infotrust buys Catalyst Cyber in AUD $5m federal push

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Infotrust to acquire Canberra cyber firm Catalyst Cyber in an AUD $5m deal, fast-tracking access to high-assurance federal government work.
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Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare

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Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
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AI agents are joining the public service - who's governing them?

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AI agents are transforming Australia's public service, but weak identity security leaves sensitive citizen data exposed to unseen risks.
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Goldman Sachs Alternatives backs Schellman expansion

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Goldman Sachs Alternatives to take stake in Schellman, backing global expansion in AI governance, cybersecurity compliance and digital trust.
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Lánluas appoints new heads for enterprise & public

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TechnologyOne specialist Lánluas names Lorraine Sinnott and Susan Furber to lead enterprise and public sector as it ramps up global growth.
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Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Hawthorn signs premier deal with Anker Solix, offering fans discounted home batteries as energy costs and storage rebates rise in Australia.
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FinTechs push Canberra for fairer tenders, funding

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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FinTech Australia urges Canberra to open tenders to smaller players and revamp startup funding settings in its pre-budget pitch.