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Aussie businesses want more support from Government - Xero survey
Fintech

Aussie businesses want more support from Government - Xero survey

High expectations for Australian businesses ahead of the country's Federal Budget 2021-2022, says Xero survey. 27% want more support.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 4th May 2021
6clicks partners with Microsoft to bring greater security to Aus Government
Supply Chain

6clicks partners with Microsoft to bring greater security to Aus Government

Global GRC company 6clicks has launched 6clicks for Government, a cloud-based software that automates risk and compliance management using AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
Skill Finder wins $2.7m grant from Australian Government
Digitisation

Skill Finder wins $2.7m grant from Australian Government

Australian Government grants $2.7 million to Skill Finder, a digital micro-skills marketplace, to offer free training to workers affected by COVID-19.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Apr 2021
Think 5G for business innovation is out of your company's reach? Think again
Robotics

Think 5G for business innovation is out of your company's reach? Think again

Australia Embraces Innovation with 5G Technology: Opportunities and Benefits for Various Industries. Government grants available.

By Gavin Wilson • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021
Macquarie launches IC5, new sovereign data centre worth $17m
Hyperscale

Macquarie launches IC5, new sovereign data centre worth $17m

Macquarie Data Centres and Macquarie Government are set to launch a new Government-certified, highly secure data centre facility in Canberra.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Zscaler first cloud security vendor to complete IRAP assessment
Australian Government

Zscaler first cloud security vendor to complete IRAP assessment

Zscaler completed IRAP's two security assessment stages, as dictated in the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
In the shadow of COVID-19, a cyber health crisis looms
Cybersecurity

In the shadow of COVID-19, a cyber health crisis looms

Rising ransomware cases targeting the healthcare sector in Australia have raised concerns ahead of the release of the Cyber Security strategy.

By Bruce Perry • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses
Malware

State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Macquarie to build Government data centre in Canberra
Hyperscale

Macquarie to build Government data centre in Canberra

With construction due to commence in July, the initial investment of AU$17 million will be used to build stage one by December 2020.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs
Supply Chain

Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs

Amid growing coronavirus concerns, Australia unveils a stimulus package to support retailers and SMEs, aiming to stave off a potential recession.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Epicor targets Australia's aged care industry with new solution
Health Technologies

Epicor targets Australia's aged care industry with new solution

Epicor has launched a new Community Care solution with the primary aim of aiding in-home services for aged care providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Snowflake completes IRAP assessment, looks to enable Aus Govt
Data Analytics

Snowflake completes IRAP assessment, looks to enable Aus Govt

Snowflake achieves protected status for Australian Government agencies after completing IRAP assessment. Secure data sharing now enabled.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
AIIA pushes for Aus Govt to fund AI research and commercialisation
Artificial Intelligence

AIIA pushes for Aus Govt to fund AI research and commercialisation

Australian Government urged to allocate $250 million in May budget to support AI research and commercialisation, says AIIA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
Australian Department of Defence renews license with archTIS for NC Protect
Cybersecurity

Australian Department of Defence renews license with archTIS for NC Protect

Nucleus Cyber, a subsidiary of archTIS, has renewed its software subscription contract with the Australian Department of Defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021
Major changes to Australian internet legislation needed says report
Data Privacy

Major changes to Australian internet legislation needed says report

We look at the a recent indepenedent report into the controversial legislation that Australian Security agencies use to intercept digital communications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020
Aus Govt outlines cyber defence requirements for road ahead
Cybersecurity

Aus Govt outlines cyber defence requirements for road ahead

Austrade has named 50 Australian cybersecurity companies well placed to meet the needs of the country's cyber defence projects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
AU regtech industry rallies for govt support to kickstart economy
Risk & Compliance

AU regtech industry rallies for govt support to kickstart economy

Australia's regtech sector showcases how technology can aid economic recovery post-COVID-19, with support from the government and startups.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020