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Shoalhaven City Council boosts disaster recovery with Azure
Software-as-a-Service

Shoalhaven City Council boosts disaster recovery with Azure

Shoalhaven City Council has upgraded its disaster recovery by migrating key services to Microsoft Azure, enhancing data security and operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
City of Tea Tree Gully upgrades with TechnologyOne system
Document Management

City of Tea Tree Gully upgrades with TechnologyOne system

The City of Tea Tree Gully Council has adopted TechnologyOne's Property & Rating platform, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency across operations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Queensland councils enhance digital tools with Granicus
Digital Transformation

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
Atturra acquires Exent in AUD $8 million deal to expand reach
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
Greater Shepparton to adopt Schneider Electric's service model
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

Lánluas guide helps public sector maximise ERP investments
EduTech

Lánluas guide helps public sector maximise ERP investments

Lánluas Consulting's new guide aims to empower public sector finance teams in optimising digital investments and enhancing operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Logic Wireless: New Motorola Solutions body worn video distribution Australasia announcement
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
Rivada Space Networks announces Asia-Pacific partnerships
Local government

Rivada Space Networks announces Asia-Pacific partnerships

Rivada Space Networks announces key partnerships in Asia Pacific to advance its 600-satellite LEO constellation, Rivada's Outernet, providing ultra-secure, low-latency connectivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Local government stories

HCLTech partners with Tasman District for digital upgrade
Digital Transformation

HCLTech partners with Tasman District for digital upgrade

HCLTech will assist Tasman District Council in New Zealand with its Digital Innovation Programme to enhance online interactions for residents and staff.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Whanganui District Council selects Brightly for asset management
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
Mike Upton joins e2e-assure as Head of Public Sector
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
NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis
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
OPSWAT opens new Tokyo office & CIP lab to boost security
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
Sync secures GBP £6 billion ICT framework with HeathTrust Europe
EduTech

Sync secures GBP £6 billion ICT framework with HeathTrust Europe

Manchester's Sync wins spot on HeathTrust Europe's £6 billion ICT Solutions Framework, joining 10 other suppliers to deliver digital solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Manchester's Flowlio redefines project management with innovative SaaS solution
Software-as-a-Service

Manchester's Flowlio redefines project management with innovative SaaS solution

Manchester start-up Flowlio disrupts the market with an innovative SaaS solution and fundamentals training course, transforming project management practices across various sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Jennifer Anderson appointed as CIO of UK Infrastructure Bank
Fintech

Jennifer Anderson appointed as CIO of UK Infrastructure Bank

Tech veteran Jennifer Anderson joins UK Infrastructure Bank as CIO, promising to leverage her two-decade experience for the bank's digital initiatives and sustainable economic growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Waikato Regional Council achieves digital modernisation with Infor
Data Analytics

Waikato Regional Council achieves digital modernisation with Infor

Waikato Regional Council propels into digital age with transition to cloud-based Infor CloudSuite Public Sector.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023