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Petra Andrén named first CEO of Quantum Australia
Cybersecurity

Petra Andrén named first CEO of Quantum Australia

Quantum Australia has appointed Petra Andrén as its inaugural CEO, aiming to bolster the nation's role in the rapidly evolving quantum technology sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Australian regulator chooses TechnologyOne's ERP solution
Digital Transformation

Australian regulator chooses TechnologyOne's ERP solution

The Australian Energy Regulator has selected TechnologyOne's SaaS+ solution, marking a first for federal agencies under the new DTA ERP panel.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Atturra forecasts record earnings growth amid acquisitions
Partner Programmes

Atturra forecasts record earnings growth amid acquisitions

Atturra forecasts impressive first-half earnings for fiscal 2025, with estimated revenue of AUD $140-142 million, reflecting a 26-28% increase from last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Macquarie Government expands partnership with Netskope
Firewalls

Macquarie Government expands partnership with Netskope

Macquarie Government has expanded its partnership with Netskope, enhancing network security for a major Federal Government department in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms
Ransomware

Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms

New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Exclusive: Konica Minolta Australia's Sales Chief highlights innovation and growth
Printing

Exclusive: Konica Minolta Australia's Sales Chief highlights innovation and growth

Dean Hosking, Sales Chief at Konica Minolta Australia, reflects on innovation and growth amid market challenges, aiming for a productive 2024.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Longer passwords advised over complexity, says Tesserent
Multi-factor authentication

Longer passwords advised over complexity, says Tesserent

Tesserent highlights a major shift in password security advice from NIST, urging longer passphrases over complex passwords to bolster cybersecurity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Albanese govt shifting to more permanent roles and less consultants
Human Capital Management

Albanese govt shifting to more permanent roles and less consultants

A whitepaper from Talent reveals shifts in the Federal Government's hiring, including a $624 million cut in consulting firm spending and a move to permanent staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Consent Labs expands in Victoria amid growing demand for education
EduTech

Consent Labs expands in Victoria amid growing demand for education

Consent Labs expands operations in Victoria to meet demand for consent education, supported by a Federal Government investment of AUD $117.6 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues
Artificial Intelligence

Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues

The Federal Government's recent 15% pay rise for Early Childhood Education staff is insufficient to address key issues like excessive paperwork contributing to high turnover.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate
Firewalls

Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate

Cybersecurity experts have commended the Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandate, aimed at enhancing risk management in vulnerable technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says
Power / Energy

Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says

Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review
EduTech

Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review

The federal government's 'rapid review' into preventing violence against women has sparked urgent calls for stronger measures against digital abuse, according to the Telco Together Foundation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Global Stories

Federal Government stories

Speeding towards a sustainable future
Data Analytics

Speeding towards a sustainable future

As awareness of sustainability grows, businesses are being urged to embrace eco-friendly practices, driven by consumer demand and impending regulations.

By Chris Iacovou • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Federal Government stories

Data Squared urges US to adopt AI with high accuracy focus
Artificial Intelligence

Data Squared urges US to adopt AI with high accuracy focus

Data Squared has proposed key recommendations to the federal government, advocating for hallucination-resistant AI and improved procurement processes to enhance AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Kiteworks achieves FedRAMP High Ready status for Gov Cloud
Encryption

Kiteworks achieves FedRAMP High Ready status for Gov Cloud

Kiteworks has achieved FedRAMP High Ready Status for its Secure Gov Cloud, reinforcing its dedication to meet government agencies' stringent security requirements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud
Data Analytics

Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud

Databricks has secured FedRAMP High authorisation for its Data Intelligence Platform on AWS GovCloud, enhancing data management capabilities for US federal agencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025