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Australian Stories

Public Sector stories

Australian retailers lead in customer service as eyewear excels

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Hyperscale

Check Point Infinity gains IRAP clearance for government use

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Data Protection

Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Unified Communications

HR Crowd ranked 16th as demand grows for strategic HR tech

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

Digital Transformation

Btech targets Asia-Pacific with managed cloud integration push

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Productivity

Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Generative AI

Google DeepMind opens Singapore lab to drive AI in Asia Pacific

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Tata to modernise NHS Supply Chain, targeting £1B value

Tata Consultancy Services will modernise NHS Supply Chain IT with cloud and AI, aiming to unlock over GBP £1 billion in value by 2030 across 17,000 NHS sites.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Disaster Recovery

Quest unveils AI-driven tools for Microsoft identity security

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

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Partner Programmes

Tanium honours partners driving growth & innovation worldwide

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Cohesity & Microsoft deepen AI-driven data security & growth

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

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud

AI-driven deepfakes are fuelling a global surge in fraud, with 77% of anti-fraud experts reporting increased incidents and 83% expecting further rises soon.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

Digital Transformation

Scotland adopts secure platform for unified digital services

Scotland will launch a secure digital platform by Netcompany to unify public sector communications, improving access and interaction for millions of citizens nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Cybersecurity

Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms

Tech leaders urge UK Government to reform procurement and boost support for early-stage cyber security firms to secure global leadership ambitions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps

Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Ransomware

DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ

New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Data Protection

LAB3 wins Microsoft NZ Partner Award for cloud & AI services

LAB3 has won the 2025 Microsoft New Zealand Partner of the Year Award for its cloud and AI services, chosen from over 4,600 nominees globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Dataiku opens Asia-Pacific & Japan AI headquarters in Singapore

Dataiku has launched its Asia-Pacific and Japan AI headquarters in Singapore, enhancing support for sectors like banking, government, logistics, and education.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025