Australian Government stories - Page 7
Australian Govt & AWS strike cloud services deal
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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The Australian Government has inked a deal with Amazon Web Services, allowing federal, state, and territory agencies streamlined access to AWS cloud services.
Federal DTA adds archTIS data protection product to Cloud Services Panel
Wed, 29th May 2019
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Australian cybersecurity firm archTIS has had its data protection product added to the Federal Digital Transformation Agency's Cloud Services Panel.
ACS says Federal Budget is promising, but still lacking
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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it industry
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Following the announcement of Australia’s 2019 Federal Budget, as you would expect there have been mixed reactions, but ACS says there is progress.
AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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storage
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data analytics
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converged infrastructure
Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.
Gender gap in AU’s STEM workforce obstructing national prosperity
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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dei
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workforce management
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australian government
New research reveals Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM, threatening the nation’s prosperity.
IT pros call on AU government to decentralise data centres
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Australian IT leaders urge Federal Government to decentralise data centres with AU$100m regional initiative, aiming for economic and technological growth.
The silver lining in Australia’s Government cloud strategy
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Cloud has been a huge part of the ‘digital transformation’ conversation within Australian government during recent years.
Two Ministers’ thoughts on blockchain in Oz
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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blockchain
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australian government
Minister Karen Andrews, and Minister Simon Birmingham have released a joint statement on the national blockchain roadmap and extra $100,000 funding.
Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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evs
Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.
Experts comment on Aus Parliament breach
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Late last week, Australian security agencies reported they were looking into a security breach of the Federal Parliament’s network.
ICT peak body’s policy focus pre-budget
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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government
The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.
Penten & Cyber Security CRC to research 'advanced cyber traps'
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Penten teams up with the Cyber Security CRC to research AI-enhanced cyber traps for faster breach detection, aiming to bolster Australia's cyber defences.
Government outlines agenda for Australia’s tech future
Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia’s digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.
Govt announces cybersecurity grants for SMBs
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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grants
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smb
The Australian Government introduces a $10M cybersecurity initiative, offering grants to SMBs and boosting CREST ANZ's capacity to enhance digital security.
Security experts comment on latest OIAC report
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.
Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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council
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australian government
The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.
Aus Govt taps Macquarie Cloud Services to store DHS data
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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private cloud
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healthtech
Macquarie Launch Health Cloud is a secure private cloud which has been purpose-built for the healthcare sector.
Privacy watchdogs say Centrelink ruling is a failure of Australia's freedom of speech
Wed, 30th May 2018
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data privacy
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digital rights watch
Centrelink cleared after sharing personal info with media, but watchdogs furious. Concerns raised about privacy breach and freedom of speech.
Going cashless to end the black economy: MYOB supports Aus Govt findings
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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The Black Economy Taskforce released the findings from its recent report that it will tackle large cash payments.
Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO
Mon, 21st May 2018
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cisco
Rachael Falk has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, replacing interim CEO Dr Darrell Williamson.