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Steve Glynn joins elevenM to expand digital risk advisory
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Steve Glynn joins Australian consultancy elevenM as director to boost its digital risk advisory services amid growing cyber threat demands.
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Secureframe & Coalfire launch platform to speed CMMC process
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Secureframe and Coalfire have launched CMMC.com, a free platform offering tools to streamline Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 for defence contractors.
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Atturra to acquire DalRae for up to AUD $20 million cash
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Atturra to acquire SAP specialist DalRae Solutions for up to AUD $20 million cash, aiming to boost its capabilities in SAP consulting and implementation.
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Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
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Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.
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Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025
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Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.
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Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.
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Data Squared urges US to adopt AI with high accuracy focus
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Data Squared has proposed key recommendations to the federal government, advocating for hallucination-resistant AI and improved procurement processes to enhance AI adoption.
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Petra Andrén named first CEO of Quantum Australia
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Quantum Australia has appointed Petra Andrén as its inaugural CEO, aiming to bolster the nation's role in the rapidly evolving quantum technology sector.
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Kiteworks achieves FedRAMP High Ready status for Gov Cloud
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Kiteworks has achieved FedRAMP High Ready Status for its Secure Gov Cloud, reinforcing its dedication to meet government agencies' stringent security requirements.
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Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Databricks has secured FedRAMP High authorisation for its Data Intelligence Platform on AWS GovCloud, enhancing data management capabilities for US federal agencies.
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Australian regulator chooses TechnologyOne's ERP solution
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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The Australian Energy Regulator has selected TechnologyOne's SaaS+ solution, marking a first for federal agencies under the new DTA ERP panel.
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Atturra forecasts record earnings growth amid acquisitions
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Atturra forecasts impressive first-half earnings for fiscal 2025, with estimated revenue of AUD $140-142 million, reflecting a 26-28% increase from last year.
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Macquarie Government expands partnership with Netskope
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Macquarie Government has expanded its partnership with Netskope, enhancing network security for a major Federal Government department in Australia.
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Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.
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Exclusive: Konica Minolta Australia's Sales Chief highlights innovation and growth
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Dean Hosking, Sales Chief at Konica Minolta Australia, reflects on innovation and growth amid market challenges, aiming for a productive 2024.
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AppOmni earns FedRAMP status, enhancing SaaS security
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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AppOmni has secured FedRAMP In Process status, marking a pivotal advancement in its mission to enhance SaaS security for federal agencies across the U.S.
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Longer passwords advised over complexity, says Tesserent
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Tesserent highlights a major shift in password security advice from NIST, urging longer passphrases over complex passwords to bolster cybersecurity.
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Albanese govt shifting to more permanent roles and less consultants
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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A whitepaper from Talent reveals shifts in the Federal Government's hiring, including a $624 million cut in consulting firm spending and a move to permanent staff.
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Consent Labs expands in Victoria amid growing demand for education
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Consent Labs expands operations in Victoria to meet demand for consent education, supported by a Federal Government investment of AUD $117.6 million.
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Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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The Federal Government's recent 15% pay rise for Early Childhood Education staff is insufficient to address key issues like excessive paperwork contributing to high turnover.