Global Stories

Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract

Datacom has secured a three-year contract with the Australian Department of Home Affairs to provide client inquiry services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018

Hyperscale

Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector

Recently at AWS's re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017

Partner Programmes

MuleSoft's integration platform approved and endorsed by Aus Govt

By taking an API-led approach, government agencies are able to put data at the centre of their missions and innovate rapidly, without losing security.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017

Hyperscale

Macquarie Telecom marks data center expansion plans with new appointment

Macquarie Telecom has promoted David Hirst to a new position focused on its data center expansion plan. Hirst joined the company nine years ago.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017

Software Development

Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience

Six homegrown cybersecurity startups are gearing up to head for San Francisco as part of the Turnbull Government's Landing Pad Program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks pledges support to Aus Govt's Cyber Engagement Strategy

The strategy aims to promote economic growth and prosperity through digital trade while maintaining a secure and free cyberspace for all stakeholders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Malware

ESET: Cybersecurity is everyone's fight against dangerous criminals

Next week marks the start of the Australian Government's Stay Smart Online week, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017

Hyperscale

ServiceNow passes security test - now certified to hold AU Govt. info

ServiceNow secures ASD certification to manage Australian Government data, ensuring elite security for Unclassified DLM info storage.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Australian Government

Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA

Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Hyperscale

Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres

Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017

Blockchain

Australian blockchain sector makes inroads with formation of Parliamentary Friendship group

The ADCA called for close co-operation between government, regulators and industry in advancing the adoption of blockchain in Australia.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Breach Prevention

Breach prevention better than cure for NDB regulations, says Aleron

As the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act comes into effect, Aleron stresses prevention over cure to avoid hefty fines and loss of trust.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Marketing Technologies

The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens

The majority of government websites are underperforming, with the best site scoring 4.6 out of 10 - a failing grade.

By Liz Mclean • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

Cisco

Cisco to develop training programs for Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre

With a $3m investment, Cisco will help to develop solutions to current and emerging skill shortages in cyber technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017

EduTech

Optus Business dedicates $3.5m to Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre

Optus Business has announced that it will invest $3.5 million into Australia's Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017

EduTech

ANU establishes Australia's first 'Cyber Institute'

The Australian National University has established the country's first interdisciplinary Cyber Institute, announced during a visit to Israel last week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017