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Australians unaware of govt's digital services

Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.
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Huawei: Aus should follow UK's “more intelligent” approach to 5G tech

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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Huawei Australia has released a statement pointing out a UK cross-party committee's findings that there is no need to ban Huawei's 5G technologies.
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Penten locked and loaded for next stage in secure mobility and cyber deception

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Canberra cybersecurity provider Penten is continuing to take advantage of its 'extraordinary' growth over the last three years.
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Canberra security firm Penten scores $1.3m contract with Australian Army

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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Canberra cybersecurity firm, Penten, has been awarded a $1.3m contract to enhance the Australian Army's wireless device security.
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NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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The New Zealand and Australian Governments have condemned Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack that caused global damage.
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Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract

Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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Datacom has secured a three-year contract with the Australian Department of Home Affairs to provide client inquiry services.
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Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
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Singapore & Australia forge partnership to tackle cybersecurity issues

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Singapore and Australia sign MOU to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation, including information sharing and joint exercises.
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Govt showcases Australia's cybersecurity strengths to the world

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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It's all hands on deck for the Australian cybersecurity sector, according to the Trade and Investment Commission.
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Ask the experts: Unwrapping the Forrest Gump budget

Wed, 4th May 2016
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Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has unveiled a surprise Budget with measures designed to drive economic growth and combat tax avoidance.
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Aussie Government urges business to take action against cyber threats

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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Australian businesses are falling behind in cyber security, leaving them vulnerable to cyber criminals, according to Deloitte.
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Digital marketplace opens up access to government ICT spend

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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Government tees up digital marketplace to enable more ICT suppliers to nab some of the $5b annual government ICT spend and a cyber security centre.
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Australia finally has a PM who 'gets IT'

Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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Change of prime minister in Australia sparks speculation on the impact for the IT industry. Malcolm Turnbull's tech background is seen as positive.