Public Sector stories - Page 23
CyberArk achieves Protected IRAP assessment for Australian cloud security
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
CyberArk has attained the Protected level IRAP assessment in Australia, ensuring its cloud security solutions meet stringent government standards for safeguarding sensitive data.
Exclusive: BlackBerry warns Australia must harden govt comms as AI threats surge
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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encryption
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zero trust security
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genai
Governments face rising risks from deepfakes and cyber intrusions, pushing calls for sovereign, secure communication systems beyond consumer messaging apps.
Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Boomi launches a Sydney-based data integration platform to enhance fast, secure, and compliant data handling for regulated Australian sectors.
UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.
Whittlesea & Ipswich councils adopt Workday to streamline HR
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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hcm
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capital management
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public sector
Whittlesea and Ipswich councils adopt Workday HCM to unify HR systems, boosting efficiency and service delivery for over 490,000 residents in Australia.
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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uc
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dr
Atturra will acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash, boosting its managed IT services and expanding its presence in Victoria and across Australia.
Datadog appoints Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President in ANZ
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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edutech
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog has named Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost enterprise growth and customer support.
ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cloud services
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.
NTT DATA, Mistral AI partner on AI for regulated sectors
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
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.
BeyondTrust boosts secure remote support for public sector compliance
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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data protection
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vpns
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encryption
BeyondTrust enhances remote support with FIPS 140-2 and CJIS compliance, aiding public sector IT teams in meeting stringent security standards without VPNs.
Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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supply chain
Fiji now has the Pacific's first managed security service aligned with the updated Australian Signals Directorate ISM, enhancing cyberdefence for local businesses.
Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.
SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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devops
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encryption
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apm
A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.
Kinetic IT appoints Murray Thompson to lead advisory strategy
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
Kinetic IT names Major General (Retired) Murray Thompson AM CSC to lead Advisory & Transformation, boosting its cyber security and digital services strategy.
Figma to launch Australian data hosting & new governance tools
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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erp
Figma will offer data residency in Australia by late 2025 and launch Governance+ security tools to boost compliance for enterprises locally.
Managed Services Providers: Six security trends it will pay to be across in FY2026
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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cloud security
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.
OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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government
OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.
Aurigo launches AI platform to transform data centre planning
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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devops
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hyperscale
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dc
Aurigo Software unveils AI-powered Primus platform to enhance data centre capital planning, boosting efficiency amid rising global infrastructure investment.
Closing the gap in enterprise AI with process intelligence
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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ai security
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genai
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llms
Process Intelligence is bridging the gap in enterprise AI by providing operational context, boosting automation and transforming businesses globally.
Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.