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TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation
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digital transformation
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insurance
TXP has acquired Newcastle-based Metatech to enhance its IT automation expertise in Gen legacy system modernisation across multiple sectors globally.
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Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change
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digital transformation
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ai
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collaboration
Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.
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Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills
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ai
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productivity
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public sector
Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.
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Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
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mdm
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data privacy
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Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.
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Rimini Street names new COO to drive global growth strategy
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saas
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it automation
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erp
Rimini Street appoints Vijay Kumar as COO to spearhead global growth, focusing on operational efficiency and innovative IT solutions without ERP upgrades.
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Atturra to acquire DalRae for up to AUD $20 million cash
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
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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Capgemini expands partnership for secure generative AI with SAP
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Capgemini broadens its partnership with Mistral AI and SAP to deliver secure generative AI solutions for regulated sectors like finance and aerospace.
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Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future
Last week
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Wagga Wagga City Council is extending its 26-year partnership with TechnologyOne by adopting the cloud-based OneCouncil ERP platform via SaaS+ to boost efficiency.
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NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
A report reveals that most New Zealand government agencies fail to meet Public Records Act requirements amid ongoing challenges and staff cuts.
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Juniper launches local Mist cloud to boost secure AI networking
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Juniper Networks has launched a local Mist cloud instance in Japan to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven networking and data localisation compliance.
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Nintex launches Solution Studio to simplify business automation
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Nintex launches Solution Studio, a portal enabling businesses to build custom AI-powered automation to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
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UK leads Europe in public sector adoption of generative AI
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
New research shows 75% of UK public sector organisations lead Europe in generative AI adoption, despite concerns over data security and sustainability.
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Nintex unveils automated onboarding tool to boost retention
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digital transformation
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hcm
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rpa
Nintex has launched a solution to automate employee onboarding, streamlining HR, finance, and IT processes for better efficiency and retention.
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BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.
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Teradata achieves IRAP assessment for VantageCloud Lake suite
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Teradata completes PROTECTED-level IRAP assessment for its VantageCloud Lake across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, strengthening secure cloud options for Australian agencies.
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Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.
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Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.
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Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing for growth
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it services
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public sector
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emergency services
Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing to lead national growth and brand strategy across public and private sectors in Australia.
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NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index
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edutech
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uc
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cleantech
NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.
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UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
UK experts warn ransomware tactics are advancing rapidly, pressuring government to overhaul cyber resilience amid rising attacks on public and private sectors.