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Public Sector stories - Page 30

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Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as new VP of Sales for ANZ

Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as the new Country Manager and VP of Sales for ANZ, aiming to enhance market presence with advanced generative AI features.
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Trend Micro earns top security certification for Australian govt

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Trend Micro achieves PROTECTED IRAP level for Vision One Platform, enabling Australian Government agencies to enhance data security with advanced AI-driven solutions.
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BlackLine opens first Asia-Pacific data centre in Sydney

Wed, 29th May 2024
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BlackLine opens its first APAC regional data centre in Sydney's Google Cloud facility, aiming to enhance data sovereignty and scale F&A operations.
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Google Cloud uses generative AI to boost security operations

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Google Cloud Security has unveiled new generative AI-driven innovations at the RSA Conference, aiming to streamline security operations and enhance threat detection capabilities.
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US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats

Fri, 24th May 2024
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The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.
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TCAP & Arteria AI partner to modernise documentation work

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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The Commercial Advisory Partnership and Arteria AI are joining forces to streamline complex document processes across industries in Australia and New Zealand using advanced AI solutions.
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Sekuro appoints Scott Waters as security advisor to government

Mon, 20th May 2024
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Australian cyber security consultancy Sekuro appoints Scott Waters as Security Advisor to the Federal Government amid rising cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure.
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Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Cyberattacks threaten the public sector's stability and security, Trustwave's new report reveals, urging robust cyber defence to protect critical systems.
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Australian firms under-reporting ransomware attacks

Wed, 15th May 2024
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One in 10 Australian businesses failed to report ransomware attacks to law enforcement agencies, encouraging cybercriminals and impeding their capture.
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ServiceNow commits to value creation with GenAI at Knowledge 2024

Tue, 14th May 2024
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ServiceNow demonstrated its commitment to leading digital transformation at the Knowledge 2024 conference, unveiling expanded generative AI capabilities, new partnerships and purpose-focused solutions for manufacturing.
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Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.
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Central Highlands Water embraces transformation with Infor

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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Victoria's Central Highlands Water engages Infor CloudSuite Public Sector for digitisation, predicting streamlined budgeting and reporting.
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Public sector leaders champion digital experiences

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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A new survey reveals 92% of public sector leaders emphasise the crucial role of seamless digital experiences in supporting their agency's mission and competitiveness.
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Biometrics market projected to reach USD $173.7bn by 2032, says report

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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The surge in demand for secure identification boosts the market valuation of biometrics technology, set to rise from USD $50.3bn in 2023 to USD $173.7bn by 2032, according to DataHorizzon Research.
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Gartner outlines top tech trends transforming public sector by 2024

Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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Gartner outlines the top five tech trends set to transform the public sector by 2024, including adaptive security and AI for decision intelligence.
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Amazon Bedrock AI service officially launches in Sydney

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Amazon's Bedrock AI service extends its reach to Sydney, offering Australian users advanced options for data handling and storage.
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Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.
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Rahul Sharma takes helm as Google Cloud's APAC Public Sector MD

Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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Rahul Sharma becomes Google Cloud's Managing Director for Public Sector Business in the Asia Pacific, aiming to boost digital roadmaps for regional government and educational organisations.
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Zoom unveils compliance manager for regulatory risk management

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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Zoom has launched a new tool, the Zoom Compliance Manager, set to streamline regulatory risk and compliance management across its platforms.
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Asia/Pacific PC market reports dramatic decline in 2023

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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PC shipments in the Asia/Pacific region, inclusive of Japan and China, plummeted 16.1% in 2023 amidst muted demand and tepid economic recovery.