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Johnson Controls appoints new Director Government & Defence - Pacific
Health Technologies

Johnson Controls appoints new Director Government & Defence - Pacific

Andrew McCabe appointed as Director of Government & Defense, Pacific at Johnson Controls, responsible for strategic services and key projects in Australia.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
Optimation signs 5-year deal with Queensland Corrective Services
Partner Programmes

Optimation signs 5-year deal with Queensland Corrective Services

Optimation signs multi-year deal with Queensland Corrective Services to provide self-service kiosks for court-imposed conditions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
Kissflow appoints Aali Qureshi as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas
Digital Transformation

Kissflow appoints Aali Qureshi as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas

Kissflow hires Aali Qureshi as Senior VP of Sales for the Americas, expanding their low-code/no-code offering in financial services, healthcare, and more.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Australia's data centre pioneer still leading after 22 years
Hyperscale

Australia's data centre pioneer still leading after 22 years

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2022
Thales appoints Jeff Connolly as CEO
EduTech

Thales appoints Jeff Connolly as CEO

Jeff Connolly appointed CEO of Thales Australia, taking the reins from retiring CEO Chris Jenkins, effective September 1, 2022.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
Danfoss appoints Steven Lakin as director of public & industry affairs
Federal Government

Danfoss appoints Steven Lakin as director of public & industry affairs

Steven Lakin, former deputy commissioner of labor and industry for Maryland, joins Danfoss as the new director of public and industry affairs.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
$1 million in cyber skills to stop $100 million in cybercrime
Manufacturing

$1 million in cyber skills to stop $100 million in cybercrime

Swinburne-led program secures $1m funding to train next-gen manufacturing professionals in cybersecurity and digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022
Malware

Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022

The growing threat of cyber adversaries loomed over organisations throughout 2021, and it shows no signs of slowing down as we enter March 2022.

By Tyler Farrar • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth
Cloud Services

Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth

Macquarie Government has appointed former CEO of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, Mike Foster, as Director of Strategic Growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Emergency management trends federal government stakeholders should consider
Supply Chain

Emergency management trends federal government stakeholders should consider

Federal government officials have their hands full with concurrent crises and indeed, many of these threats require all-of-governmernt mobilisation.

By James Boddam-Whetham • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Fortinet edges closer to opening Canberra's Federal Govt innovation centre
Firewalls

Fortinet edges closer to opening Canberra's Federal Govt innovation centre

Fortinet invests in Canberra data center, offering businesses and government agencies secure facility for testing and evaluating network security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Federal Government stories

Cyber Week showcases breadth of AU cybersecurity sector
Cybersecurity

Cyber Week showcases breadth of AU cybersecurity sector

Australian Cyber Week 2022 has been launched by the Minister for Cyber Security, showcasing the country's cybersecurity sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Weak breach data disclosure laws for IP theft leaves vital Australian industries vulnerable
Hyperscale

Weak breach data disclosure laws for IP theft leaves vital Australian industries vulnerable

Lack of mandatory reporting for intellectual property (IP) theft leaves Australian industries vulnerable to cyber attacks and foreign competition.

By Matt Hanmer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Palo Alto Networks' cloud security platform receives IRAP assessment
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks' cloud security platform receives IRAP assessment

Palo Alto Networks achieves IRAP assessment for its cyber security services in Australia, providing assured protection for government agencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
UQ collaborates on multi-million-dollar sustainable energy project
Supply Chain

UQ collaborates on multi-million-dollar sustainable energy project

University of Queensland leads multi-million-dollar project to build Australia's critical mineral supply chain and create 1300 jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs
Quantum Computing

ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs

Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage
Partner Programmes

Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage

Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Australian construction industry cries out for reform
Data Analytics

Australian construction industry cries out for reform

Record spending is exposing poor productivity, rising insolvencies and risk in Australia’s construction sector, industry leaders warn.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021