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Australian Government stories - Page 7

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Breach prevention better than cure for NDB regulations, says Aleron
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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aleron
Australia braces for new data breach rules, with fines looming for non-compliance.
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Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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contact centre
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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.
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The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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creative technologies
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web development
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public sector
The majority of government websites are underperforming, with the best site scoring 4.6 out of 10 - a failing grade.
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Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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colocation
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cloud services
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hyperscale
Recently at AWS’s re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.
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MuleSoft’s integration platform approved and endorsed by Aus Govt
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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public sector
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integration software
By taking an API-led approach, government agencies are able to put data at the centre of their missions and innovate rapidly, without losing security.
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Cisco to develop training programs for Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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cisco
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optus
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australian government
With a $3m investment, Cisco will help to develop solutions to current and emerging skill shortages in cyber technologies.
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Optus Business dedicates $3.5m to Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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cybersecurity
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optus
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australian government
Optus Business has announced that it will invest $3.5 million into Australia’s Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
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Macquarie Telecom marks data center expansion plans with new appointment
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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colocation
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cloud services
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edge data centre
Macquarie Telecom has promoted David Hirst to a new position focused on its data center expansion plan. Hirst joined the company nine years ago.
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ANU establishes Australia's first 'Cyber Institute'
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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australian government
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research
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australian national university
The Australian National University has established the country's first interdisciplinary Cyber Institute, announced during a visit to Israel last week.
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Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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australian government
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hivint
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cios
Six homegrown cybersecurity startups are gearing up to head for San Francisco as part of the Turnbull Government’s Landing Pad Program.
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Palo Alto Networks pledges support to Aus Govt's Cyber Engagement Strategy
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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firewall
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network management
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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.
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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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Next week marks the start of the Australian Government’s Stay Smart Online week, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.
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Dept of Human Services crowned winner of Government's Cyber War Games
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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australian government
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cyber attacks
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cert
The Government Cyber War Games included five teams, two of which were made up of representatives from multiple departments.
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Govt announces $50m Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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security intelligence
According to MP Craig Laundy, the investment boosts Australia’s reputation as a safe and secure place to do business.
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ServiceNow passes security test - now certified to hold AU Govt. info
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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colocation
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cybersecurity
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servicenow
ServiceNow secures ASD certification to manage Australian Government data, ensuring elite security for Unclassified DLM info storage.
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Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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dei
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australian government
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women in technology
Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.
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Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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cloud services
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colocation
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microsoft
Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
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Australian blockchain sector makes inroads with formation of Parliamentary Friendship group
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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blockchain
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australian digital commerce association
The ADCA called for close co-operation between government, regulators and industry in advancing the adoption of blockchain in Australia.
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Australian cybersecurity experts now worth a premium as skills shortage bites
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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hays
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australian government
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skills shortage
Hays, an employment and recruiting firm, has confirmed statistics showing a cyber skills shortage in Australia.
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You're invited to be a part of THE IT event of 2017!
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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cloud services
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cartech
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partner programmes
The Australian CIO Summit is the premium forum bringing together leading IT professionals with the most renowned solution providers.
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Australia - world leaders in FinTech adoption, ahead of U.S & Hong Kong
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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fintech
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financial software
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australian government
Australia is leading the way in FinTech market penetration, ahead of Hong Kong, Singapore and the US, according to a report by FinTech Australia.
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Singapore & Australia forge partnership to tackle cybersecurity issues
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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csa
Singapore and Australia sign MOU to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation, including information sharing and joint exercises.
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Start-ups, FinTech & broadband: Tech features of the Australian Budget 2016-17
Thu, 11th May 2017
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fintech
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australian government
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australian federal budget
Aussie Budget '16-'17 boosts tech prowess with FinTech sandbox, tax relief for start-ups, and broadband plans, fuelling a digital economy renaissance.
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MessageXchange: Australian Govt. sends first ever e-invoice
Wed, 3rd May 2017
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cloud services
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b2b
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australian government
The new Australian eInvoicing standard has been created through a collaboration between Government and Industry, led by the Digital Business Council.