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Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Cybersecurity

Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park

Sydney is now home to Australia's newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent
Jobs

Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent

The new scheme will be aimed at both businesses with over $4 million annual turnover as well as technology-based and STEM-related start-ups.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Canberra-based MSP OPC scores government website migration contract
Migration

Canberra-based MSP OPC scores government website migration contract

Canberra-based MSP OPC secures a significant contract to migrate five Department of Education - Training websites from SharePoint to govCMS Drupal 7.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Phishing

Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity

Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation
Human Capital Management

Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation

From July 1, Australian employers with 20 or more employees will need to use STP-enabled software to report employees' tax and super information.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Australia's Digital ID framework is now one step closer to reality
Digital Transformation

Australia's Digital ID framework is now one step closer to reality

Australia's Trusted Digital Identity Framework moves closer to reality as DTA consults with experts to develop accreditation standards.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
ASD grants Dimension Data the power to host 'protected' government information
Cloud Security

ASD grants Dimension Data the power to host 'protected' government information

Dimension Data Australia will now be able to provide cloud security services to the Australian Government for protected data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation
Internet of Things

Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation

Wattcost urges NSW Premier Berejiklian to bolster support for Australia's innovation sector during a tour of their new Sydney startup facility.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Breach prevention better than cure for NDB regulations, says Aleron
Breach Prevention

Breach prevention better than cure for NDB regulations, says Aleron

As the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act comes into effect, Aleron stresses prevention over cure to avoid hefty fines and loss of trust.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens
Marketing Technologies

The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens

The majority of government websites are underperforming, with the best site scoring 4.6 out of 10 - a failing grade.

By Liz Mclean • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Cisco to develop training programs for Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Cisco

Cisco to develop training programs for Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre

With a $3m investment, Cisco will help to develop solutions to current and emerging skill shortages in cyber technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017

Global Stories

Australian Government stories

Decentralisation central – Melbourne launches first Web 3.0 tech hub
Australian Government

Decentralisation central – Melbourne launches first Web 3.0 tech hub

Efforts to remake web services in a decentralised, persistent and uncensorable manner are likely the most important work happening in tech today.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Canberra security firm Penten scores $1.3m contract with Australian Army
Mobility

Canberra security firm Penten scores $1.3m contract with Australian Army

Canberra cybersecurity firm, Penten, has been awarded a $1.3m contract to enhance the Australian Army's wireless device security.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack
Government Communications Security Bureau

NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack

The New Zealand and Australian Governments have condemned Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack that caused global damage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Asking the right questions: The Australian Government's digital storage plan
Cloud Services

Asking the right questions: The Australian Government's digital storage plan

If Australia wants to continue to be agile across government technology, cloud technology is a must-have, and the transition needs to happen now.

By Michael Chetner • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract
Customer Relationship Management

Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract

Datacom has secured a three-year contract with the Australian Department of Home Affairs to provide client inquiry services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector
Hyperscale

Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector

Recently at AWS's re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
MuleSoft's integration platform approved and endorsed by Aus Govt
Partner Programmes

MuleSoft's integration platform approved and endorsed by Aus Govt

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017