Public Sector stories
Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.
Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.
Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.
Ericsson and Supermicro have teamed up to combine 5G connectivity with Edge AI platforms, aiming to simplify enterprise deployment of integrated solutions.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has upgraded its ERP system to TechnologyOne's platform, enhancing services for 45,000 residents and improving staff efficiency.
Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.
Granicus launches Engagement Cloud in Australia and New Zealand to help public sector boost trust through personalised, data-driven communication and services.
Cybit sells its enterprise security division Cybit Cyber to Viatel, enabling both firms to focus on distinct growth and market strategies in technology services.
New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.
BeyondTrust has appointed Roshi Balendran as Regional Sales Director for ANZ to drive growth and strengthen identity security across the region.
Elastic partners with AWS in a five-year deal to help organisations build secure generative AI applications, targeting highly regulated sectors like finance and public services.
The contract could bring warmer, healthier and more fire-resistant flooring to nearly 1,000 state housing projects a year across New Zealand.
ICS.AI appoints Tim Irons as CFO to steer financial strategy and support growth of its AI solutions for UK public sector clients.
Genetec has partnered with Sektor to distribute its physical security solutions across New Zealand, including opening a new technology centre in Auckland.
EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares as Defence Lead Consultant to enhance secure, mission-critical infrastructure for the UK defence sector amid digital transformation.
ServiceNow rolls out its secure SPP-SG AI platform in Singapore, partnering with Nanyang Polytechnic to boost AI skills and support public sector innovation.
Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.
Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.
New Zealand rises to third in Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.
TXP has acquired Newcastle-based Metatech to enhance its IT automation expertise in Gen legacy system modernisation across multiple sectors globally.