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Schellman first to assess 200 FedRAMP cloud services
Cloud Security

Schellman first to assess 200 FedRAMP cloud services

Schellman becomes first FedRAMP assessor to reach 200 cloud services, deepening its role as FedRAMP 20x reshapes US federal cloud approvals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Kamiwaza launches AI platform for regulated sectors
Unified Communications

Kamiwaza launches AI platform for regulated sectors

Kamiwaza AI debuts version 1.0 platform for healthcare, banking and government users, promising governed access and hardened infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Interos launches iQ platform for supply chain risk
Data Analytics

Interos launches iQ platform for supply chain risk

Interos unveils iQ, a second-generation platform giving large companies and government agencies deeper visibility into supplier risk and tariff exposure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Anthropic opens Sydney office, names NZ & Australia chief
Data Analytics

Anthropic opens Sydney office, names NZ & Australia chief

Anthropic names Theo Hourmouzis as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand as it opens a Sydney office and deepens local AI ties.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
CIQ launches Linux compliance platform ahead of deadlines
Hybrid Cloud

CIQ launches Linux compliance platform ahead of deadlines

CIQ rolls out Enterprise Linux compliance stack as federal cryptography, defence contractor and post-quantum rules tighten from 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Federal Government stories

Altis appoints Craig Chapman as ACT regional leader
Data Analytics

Altis appoints Craig Chapman as ACT regional leader

Altis names former Deloitte specialist director Craig Chapman as ACT regional leader to bolster Canberra push in data modernisation and AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Canadian healthtech saw $900M VC funding decline in 2025
Health Technologies

Canadian healthtech saw $900M VC funding decline in 2025

MaRS says Canadian health tech faces a VC funding slump as China steps up, pressing Ottawa to improve procurement and scaling support.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cornelis adds federal partners for AI & HPC networking
Network Infrastructure

Cornelis adds federal partners for AI & HPC networking

Cornelis adds ASI Corp, CTG Federal and TVAR Solutions to widen channel access for CN5000 AI networking across government and HPC markets.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure
Data Protection

Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure

Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris as Microsoft Security and Azure Lead to expand public sector cloud work amid tighter compliance demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing
Firewalls

White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing

White Rook Cyber gains CREST accreditation as defence and critical infrastructure buyers seek certified penetration testing providers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push
Semiconductors

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push

Microsoft commits AUD $25 billion to expand Australian AI and cloud capacity, as it teams with Canberra on cyber defence and skills training.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
MYOB says AI-using SMEs are growing 2.8 times faster
Data Analytics

MYOB says AI-using SMEs are growing 2.8 times faster

MYOB data shows Australian SMEs using AI are expanding 2.8 times faster, as the software firm flags a widening adoption gap and skills shortage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore
Security Operations Centres

Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore

Brennan folds CBR Cyber into Canberra-based operations as more Australian agencies and regulated firms seek sovereign Security Operations Centre support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says
Digital Transformation

AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says

AI mentions surge in Australian job ads as employers broaden use, but public sector hiring still lags private firms by months.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter
DevOps

Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter

Gallagher Security expands its Australian leadership team with a national SMB and perimeter appointment plus two regional hires in NSW and the ACT.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Hypertec's Ciara to make first NVIDIA OEM systems in Canada
Agricultural Technology

Hypertec's Ciara to make first NVIDIA OEM systems in Canada

Ciara becomes Canada's first NVIDIA OEM partner to make AI servers domestically, in a boost for sovereign computing and local supply chains.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Universities process thousands of placement payments
EduTech

Universities process thousands of placement payments

Australian universities use TechnologyOne platform to process thousands of Commonwealth Prac Payments as Victoria University pays out $1.5 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise
Cybersecurity

Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise

Beaten Zone secures AUD $17 million as Steve Baxter-backed fund benefits from rising investor interest in Australian defence technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month