Australian Government stories - Page 12
Start-ups, FinTech & broadband: Tech features of the Australian Budget 2016-17
Thu, 11th May 2017
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Aussie Budget '16-'17 boosts tech prowess with FinTech sandbox, tax relief for start-ups, and broadband plans, fuelling a digital economy renaissance.
MessageXchange: Australian Govt. sends first ever e-invoice
Wed, 3rd May 2017
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cloud services
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australian government
The new Australian eInvoicing standard has been created through a collaboration between Government and Industry, led by the Digital Business Council.
What do the 457 Visa changes mean for the Australian IT sector?
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Aus IT sector grapples with 457 visa shake-up, leaving businesses and foreign workers uncertain of their future.
Why a VPN is essential in Australia after the Metadata Retention Law
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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data protection
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vpns
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australian government
As Australia enforces metadata retention, VPNs become crucial to safeguard privacy from government surveillance, making Get a VPN Day more relevant than ever.
Fake myGov email & SMS scam asks for pics of passports, driver licences
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Security watchdog Stay Safe Online has issued a critical alert to Australians, warning them of a fake email and SMS scam purporting to be from myGov.
MailGuard takes different approach to security awareness by launching 'how to' guide
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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ebooks
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australian government
MailGuard has taken a different approach to cybercrime awareness with the launch of a new book to help leaders understand the problem.
Angus Taylor: Current Govt investing more in tech sector than ever before
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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digital transformation
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leadership
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australian government
Angus Taylor, Australia's Assistant Minister to the PM, discusses the government's digital transformation initiatives.
MyNetFone calls on Aussie govt as telcos refuse virtual mob numbers
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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MyNetFone calls on Australian government to introduce virtual mobile numbers to help secure online identities.
How Australia’s Essential Eight sets the standard for data protection & breach notification
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Globally, more and more jurisdictions are releasing mandates that will have a substantial impact on companies regarding breach notification.
Cybercrime is the ‘new normal’ and organisations must adapt, says RSM Australia
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
RSM Australia warns that cybercrime is now 'business as usual' for firms, reinforcing the need to fortify digital defences.
Weekly AU security roundup: The Government, Mimecast, Acronis, ESET and CompTIA
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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acronis
Australia touts cybersecurity leadership, while players like Mimecast and Acronis spotlight key sector challenges and advances.
Govt showcases Australia’s cybersecurity strengths to the world
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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software development
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It’s all hands on deck for the Australian cybersecurity sector, according to the Trade and Investment Commission.
Aus Gov gets serious about late payments, launches national inquiry
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has launched an inquiry into the late payment of small businesses.
Kiwi innovation set to benefit from revamped trans-Tasman patent regime
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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physical security
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intellectual property
New Zealand and Australian businesses to benefit from improved advice on patenting as new Patents Amendment Bill passes.
Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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iot
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data privacy
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healthtech
Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.
Huawei's Innovation Day 2016 triumphs 'brilliance of exploration'
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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quantum computing
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australian government
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huawei
Huawei's Asia Pacific Innovation Day begins in Sydney, with president Li Jinge opening the event in front of industry experts and media.
Australian govt at ‘serious’ risk from insiders, cyber security expert says
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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nuix
Insider threats leave Australian Govt data vulnerable, states ex-Snowden adviser during cyber security briefings.
Promapp nabs Frankston Council contract
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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promapp
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australian government
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frankston city council
Frankston City Council adopts Promapp to streamline services amidst cost-shifting pressures in Victoria's local government sector.
$14 million boost in supercomputer storage to benefit Australian science
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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australian government
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national computational infrastructure
The Australian Government has given an additional £7m to the National Computational Infrastructure's (NCI) supercomputer.
Australian researchers develop graphical modelling for the combat zone
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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cloud services
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australian government
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university of south australia
Advanced computing techniques are being used to help the Australian military understand combat situations using modelling & simulations.