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Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.

A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.

In light of rising cyberattacks, Australian councils are urged to consider Managed Security Service Providers essential for robust cybersecurity and public trust.

Wyndham City Council has launched the first phase of a digital overhaul, implementing TechnologyOne's OneCouncil ERP system to streamline operations and enhance services.

Humanforce has acquired Australian HR tech firm LiveHire for USD $17.2 million, marking its fourth acquisition in two years to enhance workforce solutions.

Granicus has revealed its 2024 Digital Government Awards winners in Australia and New Zealand, celebrating innovative public sector digital advancements.

A new report reveals Australian councils are struggling to meet digital service demands amid growing community expectations for streamlined access.

Lánluas Consulting's new guide aims to empower public sector finance teams in optimising digital investments and enhancing operational efficiency.

Shoalhaven City Council has upgraded its disaster recovery by migrating key services to Microsoft Azure, enhancing data security and operational efficiency.

The City of Tea Tree Gully Council has adopted TechnologyOne's Property & Rating platform, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency across operations.

The Local Government Association of Queensland has teamed up with Granicus to boost digital tools aimed at enhancing community liveability across the state.

Logic Wireless to distribute Motorola Solutions' Body Worn Video portfolio across Australasia, providing cutting-edge security solutions for diverse sectors.

Atturra completes acquisition of Exent for up to AUD $8 million, enhancing its advisory and consulting capabilities and expanding its national reach.

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

Rivada Space Networks announces key partnerships in Asia Pacific to advance its 600-satellite LEO constellation, Rivada's Outernet, providing ultra-secure, low-latency connectivity.

Zivver, an email security provider, wins top accolade in email security management at the Cyber Defence Magazines Awards.

Atturra (ASX: ATA) has appointed Richard Campbell as CEO of its subsidiary, SME Gateway, to help connect small and medium enterprises in Australia.

The move to remote work was a seismic shift in the way their projects were managed and delivered for both staff and external consultants.

Bitdefender has hired Kevin Dyson and Greg Ryan as regional director and sales director respectively to grow its ANZ enterprise business.

Atturra CEO Stephen Kowal shares valuable insights into the Asia-Pacific IT services landscape in this 10 Minute IT Jam.