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Public Sector stories - Page 23

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CyberArk achieves Protected IRAP assessment for Australian cloud security

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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CyberArk has attained the Protected level IRAP assessment in Australia, ensuring its cloud security solutions meet stringent government standards for safeguarding sensitive data.
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Exclusive: BlackBerry warns Australia must harden govt comms as AI threats surge

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Governments face rising risks from deepfakes and cyber intrusions, pushing calls for sovereign, secure communication systems beyond consumer messaging apps.
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Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Boomi launches a Sydney-based data integration platform to enhance fast, secure, and compliant data handling for regulated Australian sectors.
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UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.
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Whittlesea & Ipswich councils adopt Workday to streamline HR

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Whittlesea and Ipswich councils adopt Workday HCM to unify HR systems, boosting efficiency and service delivery for over 490,000 residents in Australia.
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Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Atturra will acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash, boosting its managed IT services and expanding its presence in Victoria and across Australia.
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Datadog appoints Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President in ANZ

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Datadog has named Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost enterprise growth and customer support.
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ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.
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NTT DATA, Mistral AI partner on AI for regulated sectors

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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NTT DATA and Mistral AI team up to develop private AI ecosystems for regulated sectors across Europe and Asia-Pacific, focusing on data privacy and ethical deployment.
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BeyondTrust boosts secure remote support for public sector compliance

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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BeyondTrust enhances remote support with FIPS 140-2 and CJIS compliance, aiding public sector IT teams in meeting stringent security standards without VPNs.
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Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Fiji now has the Pacific's first managed security service aligned with the updated Australian Signals Directorate ISM, enhancing cyberdefence for local businesses.
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Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.
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SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.
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Kinetic IT appoints Murray Thompson to lead advisory strategy

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Kinetic IT names Major General (Retired) Murray Thompson AM CSC to lead Advisory & Transformation, boosting its cyber security and digital services strategy.
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Figma to launch Australian data hosting & new governance tools

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Figma will offer data residency in Australia by late 2025 and launch Governance+ security tools to boost compliance for enterprises locally.
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Managed Services Providers: Six security trends it will pay to be across in FY2026

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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In FY2026, managed services providers must harness AI, hybrid cloud, and data-driven security to grow and meet evolving client needs in a complex landscape.
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OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.
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Aurigo launches AI platform to transform data centre planning

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Aurigo Software unveils AI-powered Primus platform to enhance data centre capital planning, boosting efficiency amid rising global infrastructure investment.
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Closing the gap in enterprise AI with process intelligence

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Process Intelligence is bridging the gap in enterprise AI by providing operational context, boosting automation and transforming businesses globally.
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Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.