Public Sector stories - Page 19

AI adoption in Australia boosts entry-level jobs by 41%, yet employers report rising workplace stress and a need for stronger AI governance.

Btech expands into Asia-Pacific with managed cloud and open-source integration, targeting finance, telecoms, manufacturing and public sectors for digital transformation.

New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.

Australian eyewear retailers Specsavers and OPSM top customer service rankings, while Bendigo Bank leads non-retail brands in KPMG's CX excellence study.

Google DeepMind has launched its first Southeast Asian lab in Singapore to advance AI research and support regional language, culture, and innovation initiatives.

Quest has launched AI-driven tools to boost identity security and simplify Microsoft 365 migrations in hybrid environments for enterprises and public sector.

Tanium celebrates its global partners excelling in growth, service, and innovation across regions including Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

Cohesity and Microsoft have expanded their AI-driven data security partnership, boosting customer growth nearly 200% via Microsoft Azure and 365 integration.

Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity cloud security platform has gained IRAP clearance, enabling use by Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

HR Crowd, a specialist HR tech consultancy, has swiftly grown to rank 16th on the AFR Fast Starters 2025, driven by demand for strategic HR solutions.

Groq launches a 4.5MW AI inference facility in Equinix's Sydney data centre, enhancing AI compute speed and compliance across Asia-Pacific.

Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer, bringing nine years' public sector cyber expertise to enhance security across New Zealand and Australia.

Oracle is broadening its AI and multi-cloud partnerships in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on data sovereignty and sector-specific cloud solutions.

Australia's public service unveils a 2025 AI plan to boost transparency, training and secure use of generative AI across federal agencies.

Australian public sector faces a growing IT skills shortage, complicating efforts to counter rising cyber threats amid rapid digital transformation.

Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.

Australian MSP AC3 builds resilience through decades-long partnerships with vendors like Cisco and Microsoft, ensuring seamless, trusted IT services for clients.

Australian public sector can match private sector digital experiences by adopting interoperable platforms, unified channels, shared tools, and AI to enhance service delivery.

Australian organisations are prioritising AI, skills development and resilience to drive growth and enhance cybersecurity amid evolving threats and talent shortages.