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Tech sector rebalances after period of unsustainable growth, says index
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New data suggests a 'correction' in the Australian tech sector as valuations and salaries stabilise after unsustainable growth.
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Fintech not been forgotten, massive missed opportunity on AI
Thu, 18th May 2023
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Australian government's 2023 Budget focuses on cost-of-living relief, but fintech and innovation are not forgotten, according to industry experts.
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Nearmap welcomes govt's commitment towards liveable cities
Tue, 16th May 2023
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Nearmap welcomes Australian Government's additional support and funding for small businesses, the environment, disaster preparedness, and liveability in cities.
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Funding needed to uplift Australia’s cyber security posture
Fri, 12th May 2023
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Legislation alone is not enough for Australia's cyber security, says Liam Dermody of Darktrace. Funding is needed to uplift the nation's posture.
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Aussie tech sector responds to govt's budget announcements
Thu, 11th May 2023
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Strong focus on measuring risk and success of AI development needed for Australian government's investment, says expert.
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WalkMe enters US Federal market with FedRAMP Ready status
Tue, 18th Apr 2023
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The status is in addition to WalkMe's inclusion in the UK's G Cloud and forms part of a wider trend of the vendors renewing efforts to serve the public sector.
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Versa Networks achieves 'important milestone' with new cert
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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Versa Networks achieves FIPS 140-2 certification, enhancing its single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform.
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Macquarie Government announces Fortem Australia partnership
Mon, 19th Dec 2022
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Macquarie Government, part of Macquarie Telecom Group, has announced it has signed an agreement with Fortem Australia to become an Employment Partner.
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Cyber Week showcases breadth of AU cybersecurity sector
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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Australian Cyber Week 2022 has been launched by the Minister for Cyber Security, showcasing the country's cybersecurity sector.
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Optimation signs 5-year deal with Queensland Corrective Services
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Optimation signs multi-year deal with Queensland Corrective Services to provide self-service kiosks for court-imposed conditions.
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Australia’s data centre pioneer still leading after 22 years
Tue, 30th Aug 2022
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We look at the fascinating success of Macquarie data centre's over its 22 year life span and how they continue to innovate in a highly contested sector.
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Weak breach data disclosure laws for IP theft leaves vital Australian industries vulnerable
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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Lack of mandatory reporting for intellectual property (IP) theft leaves Australian industries vulnerable to cyber attacks and foreign competition.
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Palo Alto Networks' cloud security platform receives IRAP assessment
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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Palo Alto Networks achieves IRAP assessment for its cyber security services in Australia, providing assured protection for government agencies.
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$1 million in cyber skills to stop $100 million in cybercrime
Mon, 9th May 2022
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Swinburne-led program secures $1m funding to train next-gen manufacturing professionals in cybersecurity and digital transformation.
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UQ collaborates on multi-million-dollar sustainable energy project
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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University of Queensland leads multi-million-dollar project to build Australia's critical mineral supply chain and create 1300 jobs.
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Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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The growing threat of cyber adversaries loomed over organisations throughout 2021, and it shows no signs of slowing down as we enter March 2022.
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ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.
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Emergency management trends federal government stakeholders should consider
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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Federal government officials have their hands full with concurrent crises and indeed, many of these threats require all-of-governmernt mobilisation.
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Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.
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Fortinet edges closer to opening Canberra's Federal Govt innovation centre
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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network management
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network security
Fortinet invests in Canberra data center, offering businesses and government agencies secure facility for testing and evaluating network security solutions.
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Talend snaps up two new Aus account directors from Oracle
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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Talend has added to its sales team in Australia with the appointment of new account directors based in Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.
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Universities turn to privileged access management as they adopt Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies
Tue, 25th May 2021
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cybersecurity
Education sector faces surge in cyber attacks as ThycoticCentrify works with Australian universities to improve cybersecurity.
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Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors
Fri, 14th May 2021
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Greater assistance needed to protect Australian businesses and employees from cyber threats, according to an industry expert.
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ANZ vendors respond to Australian govt budget announcement
Wed, 12th May 2021
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IT vendors in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific welcome new investments in cyber skills and digital cadetship.