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Australian Stories

Local Government stories

Queensland councils enhance digital tools with Granicus

The Local Government Association of Queensland has teamed up with Granicus to boost digital tools aimed at enhancing community liveability across the state.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

EduTech

Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost

New Datacom research reveals that 70% of Australians would increase their confidence in local councils through tech investments, yet only 37% see councils as tech-savvy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

EduTech

Atturra acquires Exent in AUD $8 million deal to expand reach

Atturra completes acquisition of Exent for up to AUD $8 million, enhancing its advisory and consulting capabilities and expanding its national reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024

Power / Energy

Greater Shepparton to adopt Schneider Electric's service model

Greater Shepparton City Council partners with Schneider Electric to transition from CAPEX to a managed service model, ensuring cost-efficient and continuous power supply.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Local Government stories

EduTech

Logic Wireless: New Motorola Solutions body worn video distribution Australasia announcement

Logic Wireless to distribute Motorola Solutions' Body Worn Video portfolio across Australasia, providing cutting-edge security solutions for diverse sectors.

By Tony Davis • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Platform-as-a-Service

Newcastle City Council switches to Azul for Java security

Newcastle City Council has tackled major security vulnerabilities by replacing Oracle JDK 8 with Azul Platform Core, securing mission-critical Java applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Local Government stories

Northland

Emergency management reforms could further burden councils

Councils could face fresh funding pressure after Wellington backed wider emergency management reforms and minimum national standards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Whanganui District Council selects Brightly for asset management

Whanganui District Council has partnered with Brightly to enhance its asset management capabilities with cloud-based solutions, aiming for improved efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Sigurd Magnusson returns as CEO of Silverstripe to drive growth

Sigurd Magnusson returns to Silverstripe as CEO, aiming to drive innovation and growth. His extensive experience makes him a key leader for the tech firm.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024

EduTech

Mike Upton joins e2e-assure as Head of Public Sector

e2e-assure has named Mike Upton as Head of Public Sector to spearhead strategic cyber defence initiatives amid rising threats to UK Public Sector infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024

Data Analytics

Opportunities aplenty in new infrastructure strategy

Greater certainty over projects and funding could reverse years of under-investment, as a new 30-year plan and agency seek private capital.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024

Auckland Council

Government declares war on localism

Councils say the Prime Minister's back-to-basics agenda risks stripping local communities of funding, powers and services they rely on.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Sun, 25th Aug 2024

Fleet Management

NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis

The 2024 Construction Industry Survey reveals that New Zealand's civil construction sector faces declining confidence, with 64% citing a severe lack of work.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Public Sector

Work on water infrastructure needs to start

Contractors warn delayed programmes could cost New Zealand skilled firms as councils hold back on urgent water network repairs and upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024

Local Government

Improvements to temporary traffic management already underway

A risk-based shift could reduce unnecessary cones and speed limits, but industry leaders say safety, not speed, is driving the transition.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

OPSWAT opens new Tokyo office & CIP lab to boost security

OPSWAT has unveiled a new office and CIP lab in Tokyo to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, reinforcing its commitment to local security solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024