Australian Government stories - Page 11
Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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jobs
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australian government
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skills gap
The new scheme will be aimed at both businesses with over $4 million annual turnover as well as technology-based and STEM-related start-ups.
Singapore PM highlights need for cybersecurity & smart cities at ASEAN conference
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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smart cities
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Singapore’s PM Lee Hsien Loong emphasised cybersecurity and the potential of smart cities in enhancing ASEAN-Australia relations at an ASEAN conference.
Canberra-based MSP OPC scores government website migration contract
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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migration
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australian government
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contracts
Canberra-based MSP OPC secures a significant contract to migrate five Department of Education - Training websites from SharePoint to govCMS Drupal 7.
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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healthtech
Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.
Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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hcm
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payroll systems
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australian government
From July 1, Australian employers with 20 or more employees will need to use STP-enabled software to report employees’ tax and super information.
Australia's Digital ID framework is now one step closer to reality
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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iam
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risk & compliance
Australia's Trusted Digital Identity Framework moves closer to reality as DTA consults with experts to develop accreditation standards.
ASD grants Dimension Data the power to host 'protected' government information
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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cloud security
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iaas
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dimension data
Dimension Data Australia will now be able to provide cloud security services to the Australian Government for protected data.
Decentralisation central – Melbourne launches first Web 3.0 tech hub
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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australian government
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york butter factoy
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web 3.0
Efforts to remake web services in a decentralised, persistent and uncensorable manner are likely the most important work happening in tech today.
Canberra security firm Penten scores $1.3m contract with Australian Army
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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mobility
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australian government
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penten
Canberra cybersecurity firm, Penten, has been awarded a $1.3m contract to enhance the Australian Army's wireless device security.
NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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gcsb
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australian government
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notpetya
The New Zealand and Australian Governments have condemned Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack that caused global damage.
Asking the right questions: The Australian Government’s digital storage plan
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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cloud services
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australian government
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zoom
If Australia wants to continue to be agile across government technology, cloud technology is a must-have, and the transition needs to happen now.
Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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iot
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power / energy
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beacon
Wattcost urges NSW Premier Berejiklian to bolster support for Australia's innovation sector during a tour of their new Sydney startup facility.
Breach prevention better than cure for NDB regulations, says Aleron
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
As the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act comes into effect, Aleron stresses prevention over cure to avoid hefty fines and loss of trust.
Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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crm
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uc
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martech
Datacom has secured a three-year contract with the Australian Department of Home Affairs to provide client inquiry services.
The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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martech
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public sector
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australian government
The majority of government websites are underperforming, with the best site scoring 4.6 out of 10 - a failing grade.
Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Recently at AWS’s re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.
MuleSoft’s integration platform approved and endorsed by Aus Govt
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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public sector
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integration software
By taking an API-led approach, government agencies are able to put data at the centre of their missions and innovate rapidly, without losing security.
Cisco to develop training programs for Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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cisco
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optus
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australian government
With a $3m investment, Cisco will help to develop solutions to current and emerging skill shortages in cyber technologies.
Optus Business dedicates $3.5m to Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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optus
Optus Business has announced that it will invest $3.5 million into Australia’s Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
Macquarie Telecom marks data center expansion plans with new appointment
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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cloud services
Macquarie Telecom has promoted David Hirst to a new position focused on its data center expansion plan. Hirst joined the company nine years ago.