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Yarra City Council upgrades IT to manage AUD $2 billion assets
Document Management

Yarra City Council upgrades IT to manage AUD $2 billion assets

Yarra City Council partners with TechnologyOne to upgrade IT, enhancing management of AUD $2 billion assets and speeding up customer service delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI boosts entry-level jobs but heightens workplace stress in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

AI boosts entry-level jobs but heightens workplace stress in Australia

AI adoption in Australia boosts entry-level jobs by 41%, yet employers report rising workplace stress and a need for stronger AI governance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Australian retailers lead in customer service as eyewear excels
Customer Experience

Australian retailers lead in customer service as eyewear excels

Australian eyewear retailers Specsavers and OPSM top customer service rankings, while Bendigo Bank leads non-retail brands in KPMG's CX excellence study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Check Point Infinity gains IRAP clearance for government use
Hyperscale

Check Point Infinity gains IRAP clearance for government use

Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity cloud security platform has gained IRAP clearance, enabling use by Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global stories

HIROH unveils privacy smartphone with dual kill switches, USD $999
Data Protection

HIROH unveils privacy smartphone with dual kill switches, USD $999

HIROH launches a privacy smartphone with dual kill switches for mic, camera, and connectivity, priced at USD $999, blending security with full phone functionality.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Cloudera unveils platform upgrade for regulated sectors in ANZ
Private Cloud

Cloudera unveils platform upgrade for regulated sectors in ANZ

Cloudera launches a major platform update in ANZ, enabling unified, secure access and governance of distributed data for regulated sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Btech targets Asia-Pacific with managed cloud integration push
Digital Transformation

Btech targets Asia-Pacific with managed cloud integration push

Btech expands into Asia-Pacific with managed cloud and open-source integration, targeting finance, telecoms, manufacturing and public sectors for digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending
Productivity

Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending

New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Google DeepMind opens Singapore lab to drive AI in Asia Pacific
Generative AI

Google DeepMind opens Singapore lab to drive AI in Asia Pacific

Google DeepMind has launched its first Southeast Asian lab in Singapore to advance AI research and support regional language, culture, and innovation initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Tata to modernise NHS Supply Chain, targeting £1B value
Digital Transformation

Tata to modernise NHS Supply Chain, targeting £1B value

Tata Consultancy Services will modernise NHS Supply Chain IT with cloud and AI, aiming to unlock over GBP £1 billion in value by 2030 across 17,000 NHS sites.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Quest unveils AI-driven tools for Microsoft identity security
Disaster Recovery

Quest unveils AI-driven tools for Microsoft identity security

Quest has launched AI-driven tools to boost identity security and simplify Microsoft 365 migrations in hybrid environments for enterprises and public sector.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Tanium honours partners driving growth & innovation worldwide
Partner Programmes

Tanium honours partners driving growth & innovation worldwide

Tanium celebrates its global partners excelling in growth, service, and innovation across regions including Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Cohesity & Microsoft deepen AI-driven data security & growth
Digital Transformation

Cohesity & Microsoft deepen AI-driven data security & growth

Cohesity and Microsoft have expanded their AI-driven data security partnership, boosting customer growth nearly 200% via Microsoft Azure and 365 integration.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from other regions

Scotland adopts secure platform for unified digital services
Digital Transformation

Scotland adopts secure platform for unified digital services

Scotland will launch a secure digital platform by Netcompany to unify public sector communications, improving access and interaction for millions of citizens nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms
Cybersecurity

Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms

Tech leaders urge UK Government to reform procurement and boost support for early-stage cyber security firms to secure global leadership ambitions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps
Data Analytics

Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps

Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ
Ransomware

DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ

New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025