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Business boardroom executives reviewing digital cybersecurity dashboard indicators

Exposure Management Council urges new cyber risk frameworks for boards

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Tenable's Exposure Management Leadership Council calls for new cyber risk frameworks to help boards better understand and reduce organisational cyber exposure.
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Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Wyndham City Council has launched the first phase of a digital overhaul, implementing TechnologyOne's OneCouncil ERP system to streamline operations and enhance services.
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Australian councils urged to enhance digital services

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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A new report reveals Australian councils are struggling to meet digital service demands amid growing community expectations for streamlined access.
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Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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New Datacom research reveals that 70% of Australians would increase their confidence in local councils through tech investments, yet only 37% see councils as tech-savvy.
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Who is on Fortinet's new Public Sector Advisory Council?

Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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network security
Fortinet says its new Public Sector Advisory Council will expand its commitment to secure public sector organisations worldwide.
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CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council, led by 16 security execs

Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.
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New research project uses VR to make Australian roads safer

Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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University of South Australia researchers are using virtual reality technology to improve road safety for older Australians.
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Northern Melbourne council launches cloud-based solution Nintex

Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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The cloud-based solution will be used to improve customer experience, and to capture and manage processes, according to a statement.
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How a complex new NSW Council balanced its workload

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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MidCoast Council's ICT manager needed to deliver a robust IT system that allowed staff to do their jobs effectively.
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Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards

Wed, 15th May 2019
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iot
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wireless networks
The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.
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Sunshine Coast submarine cable landing station underway

Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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The submarine cable will help deliver the fastest data and telecoms connection to Asia from the east coast of Australia.
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Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.
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TechnologyOne ink multi-million-dollar contract extension with Moreton Bay Regional Council

Mon, 21st May 2018
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contracts
TechnologyOne extends its 20-year partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, penning an eight-year deal to implement their OneCouncil SaaS solution.
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TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.
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TechnologyOne scores local government contract with SA's City of Mitcham

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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local government
The local government authority has implemented TechnologyOne's enterprise solution to replace paper-based work orders.
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Exclusive Interview: The City of Newcastle on smart city investment

Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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data analytics
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Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.
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Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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cloud services
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government
According to Promapp, its cloud-based software will enable the council body to map, review and improve processes on an ongoing basis.
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Fraser Coast Council deploys Promapp to ramp up workflow efficiency

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
For example, if a customer request for a water meter issue is received, a work order can then be generated and a council staff member dispatched.
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How Cumberland Council embraces tech innovation to uphold transparency & customer focus

Mon, 24th Oct 2016
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The story of Cumberland Council is one of amalgamation, adoption and great success; after just five months of operation.
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Promapp's BPM software to service Bayside City Council

Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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council
Bayside City Council in Victoria has brought Promapp on board to provide its business process management software.