Public Sector stories - Page 1

The surge in demand for secure identification boosts the market valuation of biometrics technology, set to rise from USD $50.3bn in 2023 to USD $173.7bn by 2032, according to DataHorizzon Research.

Gartner outlines the top five tech trends set to transform the public sector by 2024, including adaptive security and AI for decision intelligence.

Amazon's Bedrock AI service extends its reach to Sydney, offering Australian users advanced options for data handling and storage.

DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.

Survey reveals 80% of UK public sector leaders plan to accelerate digital adoption, viewing it as a priority over the next five years to boost employee engagement and citizen interaction.

Cybersecurity firm Radware clinches a contract to deliver advanced DDoS protection to an unmentioned Asian tax authority, in an aim to uphold national economic interests and fortify tech infrastructure.

Rahul Sharma becomes Google Cloud's Managing Director for Public Sector Business in the Asia Pacific, aiming to boost digital roadmaps for regional government and educational organisations.

N3i champions T Level students to combat digital sector skills shortage, as the company advocates for technical education to future-proof the rapidly evolving tech industry.

Zoom has launched a new tool, the Zoom Compliance Manager, set to streamline regulatory risk and compliance management across its platforms.

PC shipments in the Asia/Pacific region, inclusive of Japan and China, plummeted 16.1% in 2023 amidst muted demand and tepid economic recovery.

Manchester-based tech firm Sync sets sights on progress, announcing consolidation at Arbeta, signalling growth strategy across education, enterprise, and public sectors.

Pure Storage unleashes new NVIDIA-ready reference architectures, amplifying its AI capabilities and offering efficient and robust solutions for high-performance data processing.

HMRC’s £80m spending on remote working tech over three years has sparked debate, evidencing a shift towards a 'couch potato culture', according to official figures.

Nick Quin joins technology firm One NZ as new Head of Public Sector, tasked with bolstering the company's relationships with government, and driving their technological transformations.

AI firm ICS.AI partners with Derby City Council in a £7m four-year deal to enhance service provision, predicted to save upwards of £3.925m in the fiscal year 2024/25.

On International Women's Day 2024, a female techie sheds light on her journey in the sector, underscoring the importance of empowerment and taking the path to success one day at a time.

Google partners with Indonesia's BSSN to equip the public sector and 70,000 small businesses with AI and cybersecurity tools.

R/GA Australia ramps up its public sector and mission-driven offering with strategic senior hires, aiming to disrupt conventional consulting and outsourcing models by emphasising specialist abilities and transparency.

Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop, former UK MD for Industry Sector Practices, as new UK CEO with a focus on promoting diversity in the tech industry.

AvePoint bolsters its FedRAMP authorisation with three new secure SaaS products, reflecting its commitment to support public sector and regulated industries' digital transformation.

European data centre operator, maincubes, records substantial business growth in 2023 through additional funding, data centre expansion and workforce increase by 60%.

CYFOR Group bolsters its growth plan with the appointments of Andrew Frowen as CTO and William Poole as Head of Incident Response.

Vietnam is being rocked by an advanced cyber threat, VietCredCare, targeting business social media accounts, leading to widespread data breaches in government, business, and education sectors.

Rimini Street selects London, UK, as the next beneficiary of its yearly philanthropic programme, the RMNI Love Charitable Grant Programme, bringing £50,000 worth of grants to local charities in 2024.