Australian Government stories - Page 3
State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.
Macquarie to build Government data centre in Canberra
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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With construction due to commence in July, the initial investment of AU$17 million will be used to build stage one by December 2020.
Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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supply chain
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australian government
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federal government
Amid growing coronavirus concerns, Australia unveils a stimulus package to support retailers and SMEs, aiming to stave off a potential recession.
New platform launched to address employee underpayment across Australia
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Thousands of Australian organisations are at risk of failing to meet the compliance deadline for the new Fair Work Act Award, according to startup NoahFace.
Vocus unlocks strategic infrastructure opportunities in Northern Territory with govt partnership
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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uc
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government
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fibre
Vocus and the Northern Territory government are partnering to upgrade the state's internet backbone to a capacity of 20Tbps.
Huawei warns of job losses as ban comes into place
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Huawei Australia warns that up to 1,500 jobs could be lost by the end of 2020 if the 5G ban on the company is not reversed.
Macquarie named NSW Government telecoms supplier
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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uc
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government
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australian government
Macquarie Government has been chosen by the New South Wales Government as an approved supplier of telecommunications services.
Huawei: Aus should follow UK's “more intelligent” approach to 5G tech
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Huawei Australia has released a statement pointing out a UK cross-party committee's findings that there is no need to ban Huawei's 5G technologies.
AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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storage
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data analytics
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converged infrastructure
Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.
IT pros call on AU government to decentralise data centres
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Australian IT leaders urge Federal Government to decentralise data centres with AU$100m regional initiative, aiming for economic and technological growth.
The silver lining in Australia's Government cloud strategy
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Cloud has been a huge part of the 'digital transformation' conversation within Australian government during recent years.
Government launches telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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uc
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telstra
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australian government
Current consumer safeguards have been in place since Telstra owned and operated the national fixed-line telecommunications network.
Singapore PM highlights need for cybersecurity & smart cities at ASEAN conference
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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smart cities
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong emphasised cybersecurity and the potential of smart cities in enhancing ASEAN-Australia relations at an ASEAN conference.
Asking the right questions: The Australian Government's digital storage plan
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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cloud services
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australian government
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opinion
If Australia wants to continue to be agile across government technology, cloud technology is a must-have, and the transition needs to happen now.
Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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crm
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martech
Datacom has secured a three-year contract with the Australian Department of Home Affairs to provide client inquiry services.
Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Recently at AWS's re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.
Macquarie Telecom marks data center expansion plans with new appointment
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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cloud services
Macquarie Telecom has promoted David Hirst to a new position focused on its data center expansion plan. Hirst joined the company nine years ago.
Palo Alto Networks pledges support to Aus Govt's Cyber Engagement Strategy
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The strategy aims to promote economic growth and prosperity through digital trade while maintaining a secure and free cyberspace for all stakeholders.
ESET: Cybersecurity is everyone's fight against dangerous criminals
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Next week marks the start of the Australian Government's Stay Smart Online week, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.
Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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australian government
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dei
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stem
Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.