Australian Government stories - Page 16

Macquarie Government has been chosen by the New South Wales Government as an approved supplier of telecommunications services.

Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.

Australians are alarmed by expanding surveillance powers and government access to private data, with 76% uneasy about data retention by telcos.

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.

The deal accelerates transformation opportunity, invests in public sector skills, drives inclusion and leverages local investment.

The Australian Government has inked a deal with Amazon Web Services, allowing federal, state, and territory agencies streamlined access to AWS cloud services.

Australian cybersecurity firm archTIS has had its data protection product added to the Federal Digital Transformation Agency's Cloud Services Panel.

Following the announcement of Australia's 2019 Federal Budget, as you would expect there have been mixed reactions, but ACS says there is progress.

Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.

New research reveals Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM, threatening the nation's prosperity.

Australian IT leaders urge Federal Government to decentralise data centres with AU$100m regional initiative, aiming for economic and technological growth.

Cloud has been a huge part of the 'digital transformation' conversation within Australian government during recent years.

Minister Karen Andrews, and Minister Simon Birmingham have released a joint statement on the national blockchain roadmap and extra $100,000 funding.

Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.

Late last week, Australian security agencies reported they were looking into a security breach of the Federal Parliament's network.

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

Penten teams up with the Cyber Security CRC to research AI-enhanced cyber traps for faster breach detection, aiming to bolster Australia's cyber defences.

The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia's digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.

The Australian Government introduces a $10M cybersecurity initiative, offering grants to SMBs and boosting CREST ANZ's capacity to enhance digital security.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.