Queensland Government stories
Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.
Databricks partners with NSW to expand AI skills programme
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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public sector
Databricks has partnered with the New South Wales Government to enhance its AI and data academy, aiming to upskill over 100 staff members in the next year.
Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.
New manufacturing lab to open at TAFE Queensland
Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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edutech
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Applied Robotics is set to launch an AUD $3 million advanced manufacturing lab at TAFE Queensland, which will enhance training in robotics and automation.
Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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it training
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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.
Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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launchvic
Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.
Tesserent to digital archive Queensland’s state library
Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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cybersecurity
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digitalisation
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queensland government
Tesserent has announced that the State Library of Queensland has awarded a contract to Tesserent to deliver a secure digital archiving solution.
Queensland Government appoints Chris McLaren as Chief Customer & Digital Officer
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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devops
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digital transformation
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The Queensland government has appointed a new Chief Customer and Digital Officer to drive the state's digital economy and improve citizen-centric services.
Queensland taps iseek for DCaaS on ICT panel
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
iseek’s growing number of Australia-based data centres has won it an appointment to the Queensland Government’s ICT supplier panel.
NEXTDC appointed data centre provider for Queensland Government
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
NEXTDC announced as new enterprise provider for Queensland Government, offering data center-as-a-service solutions.
Queensland Govt backs safety-tech firm to tune of $1m
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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queensland government
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safety
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startup ecosystem
Queensland Government invests $1m in safety-tech company TicTocTrack to enhance its integrated tracking software platform.
Queensland Premier bans Ministerial use of private email & messaging apps
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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facebook
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whatsapp
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corruption
The Queensland Government has forbidden its ministers from using their own private email and messaging accounts for ministerial business.
Queensland Govt investing $180 million into IT and digital innovation
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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uc
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contact centre
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it budget
The Queensland Government's 2016 budget has introduced $180 million worth of a number of innovation and digital expansion benefits for businesses.
New ANZ channel head for Unit4
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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edutech
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customer service
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new zealand post
Chris Tithof spearheads Unit4's push in ANZ, targeting 'people-centric' sectors as they aim for a bold 100% growth.