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Granicus unveils advanced data & AI tools for governments
Data Analytics

Granicus unveils advanced data & AI tools for governments

Granicus has unveiled its latest updates, enhancing its solutions suite with advanced AI and data analytics to transform government operations and citizen engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud
Data Protection

Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud

Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
Malware

Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence
Data Protection

BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence

BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Unit4 announces Simon Paris as new CEO
Software-as-a-Service

Unit4 announces Simon Paris as new CEO

Unit4 has appointed Simon Paris as its new CEO, succeeding Mike Ettling, who will depart at the end of January. Paris aims to build on the company's SaaS success.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC, boosts UK market presence
Public Sector

Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC, boosts UK market presence

Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
ANZ firms shine at 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards
Migration

ANZ firms shine at 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards

Australia and New Zealand partners excel at the 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards, with Versent, TechnologyOne, and Local Measure securing top honours.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

ASL CN1 Cuneo halves costs with Cubbit's DS3 solution
Storage

ASL CN1 Cuneo halves costs with Cubbit's DS3 solution

ASL CN1 Cuneo in North Italy has slashed storage costs by 50% and enhanced data security by adopting Cubbit's geo-distributed S3 cloud solution, DS3.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
OneAdvanced appoints new SVP for Managed IT Services role
Hybrid Cloud

OneAdvanced appoints new SVP for Managed IT Services role

OneAdvanced has appointed Alex Jeffery as Senior Vice President of Managed IT Services, enhancing its strategy for growth in the next three years.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
UK unveils AI action plan with commitment of GBP £14 billion
Data Privacy

UK unveils AI action plan with commitment of GBP £14 billion

Keir Starmer's AI Opportunities Action Plan commits GBP £14 billion to transform UK public services, advancing AI adoption while addressing industry concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
UK government considers banning ransomware payments
Software-as-a-Service

UK government considers banning ransomware payments

The UK government is consulting on a plan to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies, amid rising cyberattacks, particularly in healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
UK unveils AI plan focusing on public sector integration
Quantum Computing

UK unveils AI plan focusing on public sector integration

The UK has launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan to bolster public sector integration and economic growth, amidst mixed reactions from industry leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
UK unveils bold plan to tackle cybercrime with new rules
Data Protection

UK unveils bold plan to tackle cybercrime with new rules

The UK Government has unveiled plans to tackle cybercrime, proposing a ban on ransomware payments for public bodies and a new reporting framework.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector
Unified Communications

ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector

The Australian Computer Society and the Digital Transformation Agency have signed a MoU to enhance digital skills in the public sector, boosting service delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Oracle Cloud secures strategic certification for Australia
Data Protection

Oracle Cloud secures strategic certification for Australia

Oracle's Cloud for Australian Government and Defence has secured the highest 'Certified Strategic' level of the Hosting Certification Framework, bolstering security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Emerging tech trends in Australia: What to expect in 2025
Unified Communications

Emerging tech trends in Australia: What to expect in 2025

As Australia gears up for 2025, trends in quantum technology, AI training, and cybersecurity are set to reshape the nation's business landscape and growth potential.

By Guy Danskine • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
UK urged to prioritise employee training for cyber defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK urged to prioritise employee training for cyber defence

UK security experts warn of underestimating state-sponsored cyber threats, stressing the need for robust training and information governance frameworks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Revenite appoints Jonathon Wetton as chief technology officer
Data Analytics

Revenite appoints Jonathon Wetton as chief technology officer

Revenite has appointed Jonathon Wetton as its new Chief Technology Officer to boost data innovation and enhance AI capabilities for clients.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024