Public Sector stories - Page 3

Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
Fri, 30th May 2025
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Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.

Rimini Street names new COO to drive global growth strategy
Thu, 29th May 2025
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saas
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it automation
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erp
Rimini Street appoints Vijay Kumar as COO to spearhead global growth, focusing on operational efficiency and innovative IT solutions without ERP upgrades.

Atturra to acquire DalRae for up to AUD $20 million cash
Wed, 28th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cdp
Atturra to acquire SAP specialist DalRae Solutions for up to AUD $20 million cash, aiming to boost its capabilities in SAP consulting and implementation.

Capgemini expands partnership for secure generative AI with SAP
Tue, 27th May 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Capgemini broadens its partnership with Mistral AI and SAP to deliver secure generative AI solutions for regulated sectors like finance and aerospace.

Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future
Mon, 26th May 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Wagga Wagga City Council is extending its 26-year partnership with TechnologyOne by adopting the cloud-based OneCouncil ERP platform via SaaS+ to boost efficiency.

NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
A report reveals that most New Zealand government agencies fail to meet Public Records Act requirements amid ongoing challenges and staff cuts.

Juniper launches local Mist cloud to boost secure AI networking
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Juniper Networks has launched a local Mist cloud instance in Japan to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven networking and data localisation compliance.

Nintex launches Solution Studio to simplify business automation
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Nintex launches Solution Studio, a portal enabling businesses to build custom AI-powered automation to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

UK leads Europe in public sector adoption of generative AI
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
New research shows 75% of UK public sector organisations lead Europe in generative AI adoption, despite concerns over data security and sustainability.

Nintex unveils automated onboarding tool to boost retention
Wed, 21st May 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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rpa
Nintex has launched a solution to automate employee onboarding, streamlining HR, finance, and IT processes for better efficiency and retention.

BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive
Wed, 21st May 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.

Teradata achieves IRAP assessment for VantageCloud Lake suite
Tue, 20th May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Teradata completes PROTECTED-level IRAP assessment for its VantageCloud Lake across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, strengthening secure cloud options for Australian agencies.

Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
Tue, 20th May 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.

Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.

Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing for growth
Wed, 14th May 2025
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it services
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public sector
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emergency services
Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing to lead national growth and brand strategy across public and private sectors in Australia.

NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index
Mon, 12th May 2025
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uc
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cleantech
NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.

UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats
Sat, 10th May 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
UK experts warn ransomware tactics are advancing rapidly, pressuring government to overhaul cyber resilience amid rising attacks on public and private sectors.

Overcoming technology, process and integration hurdles: The role of the CIO amid local government reform
Fri, 9th May 2025
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digital transformation
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customer service
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public sector
Local government reform in England demands CIOs overcome tech and process challenges to ensure smooth service delivery during major council restructures.

Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
Thu, 8th May 2025
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.

Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
Thu, 8th May 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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smart home
Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.