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Government’s ongoing efforts for digital connectivity in Far North Queensland

Far North Queensland, renowned for its world-heritage listed biodiversity and rich cultural heritage, faces significant connectivity challenges due to its remoteness. The Albanese Government aims...

New appointment to Australian Film, Television and Radio School Council announced

The Albanese Labor Government has announced the appointment of Fiona Donovan as a member of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) Council. AFTRS...

Securing the future: ANZ’s cybersecurity innovations and standards

Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) are rapidly investing in and strengthening their nationwide cybersecurity postures. Credit is due when great success stories emerge, especially in...

AI’s role in nursing: Balancing innovation with ethical nursing practices

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has released a position statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI). It highlights the transformative potential of AI in nursing while...

Advancing Australia’s digital services with comprehensive risk management

As Australia speeds up its digital transformation, more citizens are turning to online platforms for government services. This growing reliance on digital government highlights an...

New safety technology on trial at Quirindi level crossing

Callaghans Lane Level Crossing near Quirindi has been chosen as the site for a $1.2 million trial of digital technology. This trial is designed to...

Australian Signals Directorate enhances cybersecurity strategies

APT40, a state-sponsored cyber group linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), is actively enhancing its cyber-espionage techniques. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber...

Election commitments to boost mobile coverage enter stage 2

Applications are open for Stage 2 of the Albanese Government’s targeted election commitment program to improve mobile coverage in Majors Creek and Mangrove Mountain. In...

Australia’s digital ID enhances digital governance systems

Australia has marked a significant milestone in its digital evolution with the launch of the Digital ID system. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform interactions...

Samsung boosts cybersafety with default security features

Samsung has announced a major update to its cyber safety features, aiming to combat the increasing threat of malicious apps. The South Korean tech giant...

Federal budget enhances data analytics capabilities

The Australian Federal Budget for 2024–25 places a significant focus on improving data analytics capabilities in different sectors. The goal of this initiative is to...

Leveraging technology for enhanced digital emergency fund distribution

According to data from the Centre for Social Impact, more than 3 million Australians are either fully or severely financially excluded. These individuals suffer significantly...

Why digital dependence needs a manual backup

The recent digital system disruption involving cybersecurity company CrowdStrike highlights the critical need for reliable backup systems. This incident serves as a reminder for companies...

Learning from the IT crisis: Improving internal communications at Microsoft and CrowdStrike

The recent global IT outage caused by a flawed CrowdStrike software update and impacted Microsoft illustrated the critical importance of improved communication between cybersecurity companies...

The future of public services: How cloud computing revolutionises government operations

Cloud computing is significantly transforming government operations, which boosts efficiency, cuts costs, and enhances citizen services. The global market for government cloud computing is set...

Australia strengthens cybersecurity to improve public awareness

Cybersecurity experts are warning that scammers are more likely to target Australians on specific days. Scammers are most active on Fridays and Saturdays, often deploying...

Exploring digital currency in Australia

Digital currency is reshaping the financial landscape, and Australia is at the forefront of this revolution. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital...

Australian businesses enhance resilience with advanced AI protection

Corporate communications face a significant threat from cyber threat deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence. Businesses are increasingly concerned about the impact of cyber risks as...

Tolley announces Tolley+ AI

Tolley announced the development of Tolley+ AI, a generative AI solution designed to transform tax research and guidance. Grounded in the largest repository of accurate...

VAST Data certified by NVIDIA for cloud partnerships

VAST Data, the AI data platform company, announced that the VAST Data Platform has been certified as a high-performance storage solution for NVIDIA Partner Network...