Government stories - Page 9
Australia's cybersecurity plans overlooked smart home devices, expert warns
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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edutech
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power / energy
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healthtech
Cybersecurity expert Leon Poggioli believes Australia's proposed cybersecurity law reforms need to pay more heed to smart home devices like solar inverters, crucial for grid stability.
Gallagher Security appoints Merv Williams as new Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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government
Merv Williams steps up as Chief Marketing Officer at global security firm Gallagher Security, aiming to accelerate growth and improve brand visibility in global markets including the UK, Europe, and IMEA.
UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ecommerce
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microsoft
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google
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
Private networks: The key to leverage 5G technology
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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uc
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network infrastructure
Private 5G networks are transforming digital connectivity across industries in capacities, from healthcare to manufacturing, by supporting secure, agile and efficient operational functions.
IGEL redefines enterprise endpoint security with innovative model
Sat, 6th Jan 2024
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saas
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daas
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casb
IGEL new Preventative Security Model aims to redefine secure enterprise endpoints and boost Zero Trust, with a showcase due at upcoming IGEL DISRUPT 24 forum.
LINX expands Azure Peering partnership with Microsoft in US
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has expanded its US partnership with Microsoft, launching Azure Peering Service at LINX NoVA for enhanced public Microsoft cloud services connectivity.
Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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government
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labour party
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transparency
Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.
Growing cyber crime rate boosts next-gen firewall market growth
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Due to rising cyber crime, the next-gen firewall market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.48% between 2021 and 2028, per a Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence study.
5G network security market to reach $16 billion by 2028
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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uc
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firewalls
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network security
A surge in cyber threats spurs 5G network security market's colossal growth to reach USD16 billion by 2028, a new study reveals.
Government births, deaths and marriages IT project halted
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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open source
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microsoft
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government
RNZ understands multiple deadlines have been missed after officials tried to buy an off-the-shelf system and customise it.
UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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data protection
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ai
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government
43% of UK businesses call for increased government investment in the artificial intelligence sector, reveals Zoho survey.
Safetica partners with Kaira to boost data security in APAC region
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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dlp
Safetica forms strategic alliance with Kaira to enhance data security solutions and cater to increasing cybersecurity needs in the APAC region.
OpenUK announces speaker lineup for State of Open Con 24
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintech
OpenUK reveals speaker roster of over 140 leading tech, open source, law, and policy experts for SOOCon24 conference.
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Tū Ātea fully acquires Broadtech in strategic telecoms industry move
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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uc
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network infrastructure
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it training
Tū Ātea completes the full acquisition of Broadtech Group in a strategic move to strengthen its telecoms and broadcasting services.
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB tracks major new threat actor GambleForce
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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government
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travel
Threat actor GambleForce has struck 24 organisations in 8 countries in 3 months, exploiting SQL vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.
Natalie Legg becomes A23's CEO in strategic leadership reshuffle
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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government
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culture
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a23
Natalie Legg named CEO of A23 in leadership shake-up aimed at improving diversity and driving growth.
Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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government
Cybersecurity firm Tesserent reports a notable rise in demand for services from Australian company directors and boards.
Scrumconnect Consulting wins £12.75 million Ministry of Justice contract
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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government
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police
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data sharing
Scrumconnect Consulting secures a £12.75m contract to exclusively manage the Ministry of Justice's Common Platform.
FPT Software joins IBM and Meta-led AI Alliance to bolster open innovation
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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ai
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ai agents
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cloud services
Global IT frontrunner, FPT Software, joins the IBM and Meta-led AI Alliance, advancing open innovation in AI.
Public sector has misplaced confidence in cybersecurity
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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malware
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edutech
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phishing
Public sector organisations display an alarming overconfidence in their cybersecurity abilities, a Check Point survey has revealed.