Public Sector stories - Page 1

8x8 appoints Maxine Eunson as Head of Public Sector UK role
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8x8 appoints Maxine Eunson as Head of Public Sector UK, reinforcing its commitment to support public organisations through growing digital challenges.

Tally Group powers AUD $1 billion digital shift for SEC sites
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power / energy
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cleantech
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cloud services
Tally Group’s new digital platform supports SEC’s AUD $1 billion clean energy shift, managing electricity for 4,000+ Victorian government sites including schools and hospitals.

As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?
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email security
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data privacy
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With Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 ending support in 2025, organisations face critical choices over email privacy, cost, and data control in Australia.

Digital literacy & leadership slow UK public sector upgrades
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data analytics
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Digital literacy and weak leadership hinder UK public sector's digital upgrades despite investments in AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says Granicus research.

Ventia adopts AI platform to speed up major infrastructure bids
2 days ago
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Ventia has launched an AI platform developed with DXC Technology to cut bid writing times from days to minutes for key infrastructure contracts.

Unit4 ERPx launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace worldwide
2 days ago
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saas
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devops
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digital transformation
Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.

Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency
3 days ago
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it training
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phishing
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email security
Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.

AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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public cloud
AI use nears 94% in UK and Ireland firms, yet full business transformation lags; IT outsourcing shifts as offshore activity and client demands grow.

Forterro acquires TARGIT to expand global business intelligence reach
4 days ago
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Forterro acquires Denmark's TARGIT to boost its global business intelligence reach, adding over 1,000 SME customers in Europe and North America.

Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services
4 days ago
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Telesmart joins New Zealand's AoG Marketplace, offering secure network management services meeting strict government security standards for public sector use.

AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand
5 days ago
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public sector
New Zealand has formed an AI Expert Advisory Panel led by Professor Michael Witbrock to guide responsible AI use in the public sector.

New secure data centre Mātai opens at RNZAF Base Auckland
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national security
The Government Communications Security Bureau has opened Mātai, a new secure data centre at RNZAF Base Auckland, enhancing New Zealand’s digital infrastructure security.

OPSWAT adds SentinelOne AI to boost Metascan malware defence
Last week
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
OPSWAT integrates SentinelOne's AI malware detection into Metascan Multiscanning, boosting threat defence across Windows and Linux platforms.

AWS unveils Innovation Hub & AI Springboard in Singapore
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digital transformation
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genai
AWS has launched its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub and AI Springboard programme in Singapore to boost AI adoption among local enterprises with up to SGD $600,000 support.

AWS opens Singapore Innovation Hub & launches AI Springboard
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AWS has opened its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub in Singapore, launching the AI Springboard to boost AI adoption among 300 local enterprises.

Ark to invest GBP £7.5 billion in UK’s first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub
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datacentre infrastructure
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cleantech
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developers
Ark Data Centres and Nebius to launch UK’s first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub with GBP £7.5 billion investment, boosting local AI compute and innovation.

Discovery Consulting appoints Su Soe to lead SAP S/4HANA practice
Last week
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Discovery Consulting has appointed Su Soe as SAP S/4HANA Solution Advisory Lead to drive its national ERP and cloud transformation initiatives.

UK IT leaders move away from US clouds over sovereignty fears
Last week
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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edge computing
Over half of UK IT leaders plan to reduce reliance on US-based cloud providers, citing growing concerns over data sovereignty and regulatory control.

More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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UK local authorities reported over 2,400 data breaches in 2024, highlighting concerns over device loss, human error, and public sector data security.

ICS.AI names Tim Irons as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
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it automation
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ICS.AI appoints Tim Irons as CFO to steer financial strategy and support growth of its AI solutions for UK public sector clients.