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Digital divide, AI concerns rise with 85% financial hardship jump
Crypto

Digital divide, AI concerns rise with 85% financial hardship jump

Financial hardship among Australians has risen by 85%, with lower-income households struggling to engage with online government services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
xAmplify wins ANAO contract worth over AUD $7 million
Unified Communications

xAmplify wins ANAO contract worth over AUD $7 million

xAmplify clinches a three-year AUD $7 million contract as the Australian National Audit Office's primary IT Managed Services Provider, marking a major public sector win.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative
Data Analytics

Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative

Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance
Fintech

Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance

Adatree launches 'Insights' product suite to boost fraud prevention and operational efficiency, leveraging Open Banking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Tenable launches advanced solution for highly secure systems
Cloud Security

Tenable launches advanced solution for highly secure systems

Tenable launches Tenable Enclave Security, targeting air-gapped and classified systems to help public sector and commercial organisations manage IT risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Supply Chain

UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals

Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Tanium launches Automate to streamline IT tasks & boost ROI
Low code & No code

Tanium launches Automate to streamline IT tasks & boost ROI

Tanium unveils Tanium Automate to streamline real-time IT operations and security tasks, addressing skills shortages and aiming for a higher ROI.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
BlackBerry & Dicker Data announce new cybersecurity partnership
Cybersecurity

BlackBerry & Dicker Data announce new cybersecurity partnership

BlackBerry teams up with Dicker Data to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, addressing growing regional cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK
Smart Home

Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK

Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Unified Communications

What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

By Kara Smith • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Aiimi named official AI provider for UK public sector services
Health Technologies

Aiimi named official AI provider for UK public sector services

The Crown Commercial Service designates Aiimi as an official AI provider, facilitating widespread AI solutions to enhance efficiency and data security in the public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm
Unified Communications

Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm

Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Indosat & Google Cloud join forces for sovereign cloud in Indonesia
Digital Transformation

Indosat & Google Cloud join forces for sovereign cloud in Indonesia

Indosat and Google Cloud have partnered to deliver Indonesia's first sovereign cloud, adhering to stringent data standards, and enhancing AI and edge cloud services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire
Unified Communications

IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire

Climate tech firm IES unveils a digital twin model for Stirling and Clackmannanshire, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 98% by 2045 via an innovative energy masterplan.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Astrikos.ai partners with UP 112 to enhance public safety with AI
Smart Cities

Astrikos.ai partners with UP 112 to enhance public safety with AI

Astrikos.ai teams with UP 112 to upgrade emergency response in Uttar Pradesh using AI, aiming to boost efficiency, crime prediction, and resource deployment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Climate tech firm creates digital twin for net-zero Stirling plan
Unified Communications

Climate tech firm creates digital twin for net-zero Stirling plan

Climate tech company IES has developed a digital twin for the Stirling and Clackmannanshire region to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, reducing emissions by 98%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Indosat partners with Google Cloud to enhance Indonesia's AI tech
Digital Transformation

Indosat partners with Google Cloud to enhance Indonesia's AI tech

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Group partners with Google Cloud to launch Indonesia's first sovereign cloud and edge cloud services, safeguarding data within the country.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Aug 2024