Federal Government stories - Page 3
Concentric AI brings Private Scan Manager to Azure
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.
Horizon3.ai hires Andres Botero to drive global push
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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saas
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devops
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cloud security
Horizon3.ai names veteran marketer Andres Botero CMO to spearhead global expansion after a USD $100 million funding boost.
Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.
Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.
AI tops CEO earnings calls as bubble fears intensify
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI dominates CEO earnings calls for the first time, as leaders pair record investment pledges with mounting warnings of an AI market bubble.
National AI plan to turbocharge Australia's AI uptake
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Australia's National AI plan is set to ignite a 2026 surge in AI adoption, data centre build-outs and subscription-led tech investment.
Can we trust AI? Australia's industrial sector offers the blueprint
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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digital twins
Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia's industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.
Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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document management
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.
ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.
How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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saas
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storage
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paas
In 2026, agile AI, sovereign data, subscriptions and energy efficiency will redefine how ANZ businesses grow, compete and stay resilient.
Anker SOLIX X1 targets Australia's coastal battery boom
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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smart home
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Anker pushes into Australia's home battery scene with its SOLIX X1, targeting coastal solar homes and winning early government backing.
V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
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risk & compliance
V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.
GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.
SAP opens Canberra Centre of Excellence to boost public sector AI
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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erp
SAP opens a Centre of Excellence in Canberra to aid Australian public sector AI adoption, hiring 20 specialists by mid-2026 to boost digital transformation.
Redirecting defence spending to local firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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physical security
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intellectual property
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federal government
Redirecting 10% of domestic Defence contracts to Australian firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion and create over 43,000 jobs annually, says DeltaPearl Partners.
Macquarie Data Centres advances AUD $350m Sydney AI facility
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Macquarie Data Centres has completed the structural phase of its AUD $350m IC3 Super West AI data centre in Sydney, opening in Q3 2026 with 47MW capacity.
Top structural shifts set to reshape Australia's critical systems
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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vpns
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
In 2026, Australian organisations will boost cybersecurity by enforcing asset visibility, cutting supply chain risks, and securing remote vendor access.
QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones to drive quantum security shift
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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zero trust security
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ai
QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones as Senior VP to advance quantum-safe security, leveraging his US federal cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography expertise.
Hitachi Vantara names Dave Wardrop CTO for Australia & New Zealand
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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storage
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has appointed Dave Wardrop as CTO for Australia and New Zealand to lead technical sales amid growth in data storage and cloud markets.
Splunk partners with ASD to boost cyber intelligence sharing
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Splunk teams with Australian Signals Directorate to integrate cyber intelligence sharing, aiding government and private sectors in boosting cybersecurity and compliance.