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Aus Gov gets serious about late payments, launches national inquiry
Marketing Technologies

Aus Gov gets serious about late payments, launches national inquiry

The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has launched an inquiry into the late payment of small businesses.

By Jonathan Cotton • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
$14 million boost in supercomputer storage to benefit Australian science
DataCentre infrastructure

$14 million boost in supercomputer storage to benefit Australian science

The Australian Government has given an additional £7m to the National Computational Infrastructure's (NCI) supercomputer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2016
Australian researchers develop graphical modelling for the combat zone
Cloud Services

Australian researchers develop graphical modelling for the combat zone

Advanced computing techniques are being used to help the Australian military understand combat situations using modelling & simulations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Law firm warns Australian firms: Get your data breach protection toolkit ready now
Breach Prevention

Law firm warns Australian firms: Get your data breach protection toolkit ready now

Australian organisations are facing an increase in cyber litigation, prompting the need to prepare for mandatory data breach reporting, says law firm Jones Day.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
AIIA says Government needs to ditch 'archaic' voting methods & switch to e-voting
Australian Government

AIIA says Government needs to ditch 'archaic' voting methods & switch to e-voting

Why is Australia slow at electronic voting uptake? The AIIA says that with e-voting in place, we would already know the election results by now.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Australian Govt Dept of Employment chooses Qlik Sense for analytics
Data Analytics

Australian Govt Dept of Employment chooses Qlik Sense for analytics

We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Department of Employment to help them harness the full power of our visual analytics platform.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Aussie Govt should make better use of survey data
Data Analytics

Aussie Govt should make better use of survey data

The Government could do well to make better use of survey data from the public in order to gain a better understanding of people's needs and wants.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
NEC to set up $4.38 million cyber security centre in Adelaide
Digital Signage

NEC to set up $4.38 million cyber security centre in Adelaide

NEC Australia is set to establish a $4.38m Global Security Intel Centre in Adelaide to address growing demand for cyber security in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

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Weekly AU security roundup: The Government, Mimecast, Acronis, ESET and CompTIA
Malware

Weekly AU security roundup: The Government, Mimecast, Acronis, ESET and CompTIA

Australia touts cybersecurity leadership, while players like Mimecast and Acronis spotlight key sector challenges and advances.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
EduTech

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Huawei's Innovation Day 2016 triumphs 'brilliance of exploration'
Quantum Computing

Huawei's Innovation Day 2016 triumphs 'brilliance of exploration'

Huawei's Asia Pacific Innovation Day begins in Sydney, with president Li Jinge opening the event in front of industry experts and media.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
Australian govt at 'serious' risk from insiders, cyber security expert says
Cybersecurity

Australian govt at 'serious' risk from insiders, cyber security expert says

Insider threats leave Australian Govt data vulnerable, states ex-Snowden adviser during cyber security briefings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Promapp nabs Frankston Council contract
Promapp

Promapp nabs Frankston Council contract

Frankston City Council adopts Promapp to streamline services amidst cost-shifting pressures in Victoria's local government sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Incoming Turnbull Govt must act on digital policy, says industry body
Australian Government

Incoming Turnbull Govt must act on digital policy, says industry body

As Australia ushers in the new Government, the ACS calls for keeping digital policy and innovation at the forefront of the Coalition's mind.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Turnbull: Accelerate Australia's digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Turnbull: Accelerate Australia's digital transformation

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) urges Turnbull Government to push for a digital economy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Digitising government operations - just like business
Digital Transformation

Digitising government operations - just like business

Governments are following businesses in going digital, with Australia focusing on improving communication and transformation through technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Are Australian Govt websites up to scratch?
Cloud Services

Are Australian Govt websites up to scratch?

A new report has revealed that the majority of Australian government websites are failing to meet plain English language guidelines.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016