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INX appoints Alex Maund as Head of Data & Analytics
Data Analytics

INX appoints Alex Maund as Head of Data & Analytics

INX Software has hired Alex Maund as Head of Data & Analytics to develop new data and analytics strategies for clients' value and business growth.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Time for Australian technology law overhaul - ACS
Cybersecurity

Time for Australian technology law overhaul - ACS

ACS welcomes calls for revising privacy and cybersecurity laws in Australia, aiming to modernise the legal frameworks in the technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Bloated business profits make up 60% of inflation
Government

Bloated business profits make up 60% of inflation

A change to government policy rather than an oversimplified approach of raising the cash rate will be needed to address the current bout of inflation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Mighty Kingdom appoints Dr Grant Osborne as chief technology officer
Artificial Intelligence

Mighty Kingdom appoints Dr Grant Osborne as chief technology officer

Mighty Kingdom, an Australian game studio, has appointed Dr Grant Osborne as its first CTO to drive growth through emerging technology systems.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
UNN chooses Juniper to update Brunei's network infrastructure
Unified Communications

UNN chooses Juniper to update Brunei's network infrastructure

UNN, the Single Wholesale Network in Brunei, has selected Juniper Networks to upgrade its network infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2022
Microsoft, NSW partnership to accelerate digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Microsoft, NSW partnership to accelerate digital transformation

The renewed partnership is designed to maximise the value of Microsoft solutions to various NSW Government agencies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Exclusive: SYSPRO on how ERP plays a role in Australia's manufacturing investment plan
Manufacturing

Exclusive: SYSPRO on how ERP plays a role in Australia's manufacturing investment plan

Australian Government announces AUD$1 billion investment in manufacturing to promote industry and create secure jobs. Will it drive sovereign capabilities?.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022
BAI Communications to help improve mobile coverage across regional NSW
Unified Communications

BAI Communications to help improve mobile coverage across regional NSW

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said regional communities deserve reliable and affordable mobile services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022

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Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa
Government

Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa

The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments
Cybersecurity

Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments

ESET researchers have discovered a previously unknown cyberespionage group that targets various high-profile companies and local governments.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
Joshua Goodman named Regional Sales Manager
EduTech

Joshua Goodman named Regional Sales Manager

Varonis appoints Joshua Goodman as Regional Sales Manager for NSW, QLD, ACT, and NZ. He brings a decade of experience in B2B software account management.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
Magnet Forensics brings digital forensic solutions to Aus
Cybersecurity

Magnet Forensics brings digital forensic solutions to Aus

Magnet Forensics, a developer of digital investigation solutions for enterprises and public safety organisations, has announced its expansion to Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2022
Why cloud adoption is only the first step
Data Analytics

Why cloud adoption is only the first step

What's holding healthcare providers back from improving healthcare resilience? Cloudera VP industry solutions Cindy Maike explains.

By Cindy Maike • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022
Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign
Distributed Denial of Service

Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign

Chinese Government conducts disinformation campaign following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, say researchers. 72 websites are reportedly involved.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022
Exclusive: Inde provides innovative solutions across the tech sector
Health Technologies

Exclusive: Inde provides innovative solutions across the tech sector

New Zealand IT specialist Inde emphasizes the power of collective insight to find the best solutions for government, health and enterprise clients.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2022
Government needs content services aligned for better customer experience
Digital Transformation

Government needs content services aligned for better customer experience

UK Public Sector Faces Digital Transformation Challenges, Highlighting the Need for Improved Customer Experience and Efficient Services.

By Jamie Atherton • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Māori data specialists not consulted on facial recognition technology - data sovereignty expert
Surveillance

Māori data specialists not consulted on facial recognition technology - data sovereignty expert

Māori data specialists are accusing the government of ignoring them while going ahead and expanding the reach of facial recognition technology.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022

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