Government stories

Alvin Oh joins V2 Consultancy as AI Modernisation Partner
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digital transformation
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Alvin Oh has joined V2 as an AI & Modernisation Partner, bringing over 20 years of tech experience to enhance the firm's data and AI services.

Harrow selects Zellis, enhancing payroll efficiency by 50%
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it automation
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legal tender
The London Borough of Harrow has appointed Zellis as its new payroll provider, achieving a 50% reduction in processing times just six months in.

Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy
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advanced persistent threat protection
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collaboration
The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.

Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts
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it training
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.

Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening
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cybersecurity
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interactive
Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson has inaugurated Slipstream Cyber's new office in Perth's CBD, marking a significant expansion for the cybersecurity firm.

AI agents poised to enhance Canadian government services
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digital transformation
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martech
A Salesforce report reveals Canadians waste over 30 hours yearly on government services, highlighting calls for improved efficiency and AI-assisted support.

NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
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development
The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.

Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
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malware
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edutech
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.

Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
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malware
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.

UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal
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physical security
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ai
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government
Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.

UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

DataOne & Northeast Precast partner for AI data centres
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government
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productivity
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development
DataOne has teamed up with Northeast Precast to accelerate giga-scale AI data centre development in North America, with initial plans for Vineland, New Jersey.

UK firms optimistic on global expansion despite tariffs
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government
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global expansion
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financial services
A recent survey reveals that 73 per cent of UK firms remain bullish on global expansion, despite trade challenges like rising tariffs from the US.

Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals
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Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.

UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms
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government
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social media
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online safety
As the Online Safety Act launches, UK tech firms must comply with Ofcom's new regulations, aiming to create safer digital spaces by removing illegal content.

NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use
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smart cities
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government
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data platform
The New South Wales Government has unveiled Land iQ, a data platform designed to enhance land management and expedite pre-planning for industry use.

Thales survey reveals declining trust in digital services
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.

Gallagher Security to unveil new solutions at ISC West 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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software development
Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.

Hyland unveils AI-driven strategy for content management
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
Hyland has launched an AI-driven strategy aimed at evolving enterprise content management, enhancing automation, and user experiences across industries.

Rapid7 announces new cybersecurity hub in Pune, India
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ai
Rapid7 is set to establish a new Global Capability Centre in Pune, strengthening its global security operations and enhancing local cybersecurity talent.