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Atturra to acquire DalRae for up to AUD $20 million cash
Digital Transformation

Atturra to acquire DalRae for up to AUD $20 million cash

Atturra to acquire SAP specialist DalRae Solutions for up to AUD $20 million cash, aiming to boost its capabilities in SAP consulting and implementation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future
DevOps

Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future

Wagga Wagga City Council is extending its 26-year partnership with TechnologyOne by adopting the cloud-based OneCouncil ERP platform via SaaS+ to boost efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
Ransomware

Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA

Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
Customer Experience

Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government

A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services
Ransomware

Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services

In light of rising cyberattacks, Australian councils are urged to consider Managed Security Service Providers essential for robust cybersecurity and public trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade
Smart Cities

Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade

Wyndham City Council has launched the first phase of a digital overhaul, implementing TechnologyOne's OneCouncil ERP system to streamline operations and enhance services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Global Stories

Local government stories

Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion

Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025
Firewalls

Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025

Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Humanforce acquires LiveHire in USD $17.2M HR tech deal
Human Capital Management

Humanforce acquires LiveHire in USD $17.2M HR tech deal

Humanforce has acquired Australian HR tech firm LiveHire for USD $17.2 million, marking its fourth acquisition in two years to enhance workforce solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Local government stories

BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive
Digital Transformation

BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive

BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Report finds legacy tech & budgets hinder UK public sector AI
Unified Communications

Report finds legacy tech & budgets hinder UK public sector AI

A report finds UK public sector hampered by legacy tech and budget limits, delaying AI adoption and digital transformation despite rising citizen expectations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
Firewalls

Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services

Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Overcoming technology, process and integration hurdles: The role of the CIO amid local government reform
Digital Transformation

Overcoming technology, process and integration hurdles: The role of the CIO amid local government reform

Local government reform in England demands CIOs overcome tech and process challenges to ensure smooth service delivery during major council restructures.

By Mark Gannon • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress

Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
ICS.AI launches SMART platform to save councils GBP £5 million
Digital Transformation

ICS.AI launches SMART platform to save councils GBP £5 million

ICS.AI launches SMART platform to boost UK councils' productivity, cutting costs and aiming to save GBP £5 million across mid-sized local authorities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
UK unveils AI action plan with commitment of GBP £14 billion
Data Privacy

UK unveils AI action plan with commitment of GBP £14 billion

Keir Starmer's AI Opportunities Action Plan commits GBP £14 billion to transform UK public services, advancing AI adoption while addressing industry concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Medallia joins G-Cloud 14 to enhance public sector services
Digital Transformation

Medallia joins G-Cloud 14 to enhance public sector services

Medallia has been named a supplier on the UK's G-Cloud 14 framework, offering cloud solutions to boost experience management for public sector agencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024