Council stories

Basildon council is urged to approve a GBP £1.3bn data centre plan promising jobs, tech growth and a new 34.5-acre nature reserve to boost the local economy.

Tenable's Exposure Management Leadership Council calls for new cyber risk frameworks to help boards better understand and reduce organisational cyber exposure.

Selwyn Water teams up with Datacom to pioneer New Zealand’s first digital water service management via the Water Asset Intelligence platform.

Reversec has joined the UK Cyber Security Council as a Spotlight Member, aiming to boost national cyber standards and diversity within the sector.

Wyndham City Council has launched the first phase of a digital overhaul, implementing TechnologyOne's OneCouncil ERP system to streamline operations and enhance services.

A new report reveals Australian councils are struggling to meet digital service demands amid growing community expectations for streamlined access.

Sigurd Magnusson returns to Silverstripe as CEO, aiming to drive innovation and growth. His extensive experience makes him a key leader for the tech firm.

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.

Newcastle City Council has tackled major security vulnerabilities by replacing Oracle JDK 8 with Azul Platform Core, securing mission-critical Java applications.

FOI data reveal a 'shocking' laxity among UK councils in regulating workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage, with three-quarters lacking usage policies and over a third permitting AI use without policy.

InternetNZ has announced the appointment of its new chief executive, with Vivien Maidaborn taking over the role from interim chief Andrew Cushen in October.

Dunedin City Council has implemented a smart water metering solution using Spark's IoT network, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Fortinet says its new Public Sector Advisory Council will expand its commitment to secure public sector organisations worldwide.

CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.

University of South Australia researchers are using virtual reality technology to improve road safety for older Australians.

New Zealand's Hawkes Bay Regional Council partners with TechnologyOne for a significant digital transformation project.

The request from the Taxpayers’ Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.

The cloud-based solution will be used to improve customer experience, and to capture and manage processes, according to a statement.

MidCoast Council’s ICT manager needed to deliver a robust IT system that allowed staff to do their jobs effectively.

The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.