Public Sector stories - Page 29

Financial hardship among Australians has risen by 85%, with lower-income households struggling to engage with online government services.

BlackBerry teams up with Dicker Data to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, addressing growing regional cyber threats.

xAmplify clinches a three-year AUD $7 million contract as the Australian National Audit Office's primary IT Managed Services Provider, marking a major public sector win.

Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.

Adatree launches 'Insights' product suite to boost fraud prevention and operational efficiency, leveraging Open Banking.

Cloudera unveiled significant metadata management updates at the EVOLVE 24 APAC conference in Singapore, enhancing data security and governance to meet rising demands.

Verizon's 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.

Fastly appoints Nueva as its first managed security partner in Australia, aiming to enhance web protection for public and private sectors with high-performance solutions.

Snom Technology collaborates with Cal4Care Group to expand its VoIP market reach in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, eyeing rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.

Victoria's Office of Public Prosecutions has launched 'Amicus', a new AI-driven system on Appian to streamline prosecutorial processes.

Acquiring IntegrationWorks will add 80 integration consultants to Fusion5's team and expand its reach across Australia and the UK.

Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.

NCS unveils AI and digital resilience solutions at its Impact forum, partnering with AWS and Dell to boost AI adoption across APAC, emphasising cybersecurity and data governance.

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

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.

As Australia gears up for the next federal election, the Albanese Government emphasises automation and AI as keys to driving innovation in its Future Made in Australia policy.

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as AI Lead, enhancing its AI capabilities and driving innovation-led growth across the Asia-Pacific region.

Trend Micro has revealed plans to showcase a groundbreaking AI-driven data centre security solution at COMPUTEX 2024.