Local government stories
Hornsby Shire Council halves costs with Fortinet network overhaul
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Hornsby Shire Council has halved communications costs by upgrading to a Fortinet-led network, boosting security, flexibility, and digital services across all sites.
Ipswich council partners with Workday to modernise HR systems
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Ipswich City Council teams up with Workday and Cognizant to modernise HR systems, aiming to boost efficiency and data security for 1,500 staff.
Atturra to acquire DalRae for up to AUD $20 million cash
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Atturra to acquire SAP specialist DalRae Solutions for up to AUD $20 million cash, aiming to boost its capabilities in SAP consulting and implementation.
US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts
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US state and local governments face a surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts, with ransom costs averaging USD $872,656 per attack since 2018.
Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future
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Wagga Wagga City Council is extending its 26-year partnership with TechnologyOne by adopting the cloud-based OneCouncil ERP platform via SaaS+ to boost efficiency.
BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive
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BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.
Report finds legacy tech & budgets hinder UK public sector AI
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A report finds UK public sector hampered by legacy tech and budget limits, delaying AI adoption and digital transformation despite rising citizen expectations.
Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
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Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
Atturra wins top Boomi APJ Partner award for sixth time in row
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Atturra has won Boomi's APJ Partner of the Year award for the third consecutive year, adding to five previous wins, showcasing its leadership in integration solutions.
Overcoming technology, process and integration hurdles: The role of the CIO amid local government reform
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Local government reform in England demands CIOs overcome tech and process challenges to ensure smooth service delivery during major council restructures.
Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion
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Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
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Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.
ICS.AI launches SMART platform to save councils GBP £5 million
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ICS.AI launches SMART platform to boost UK councils' productivity, cutting costs and aiming to save GBP £5 million across mid-sized local authorities.
Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025
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Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.
Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.
Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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In light of rising cyberattacks, Australian councils are urged to consider Managed Security Service Providers essential for robust cybersecurity and public trust.
Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Wyndham City Council has launched the first phase of a digital overhaul, implementing TechnologyOne's OneCouncil ERP system to streamline operations and enhance services.
UK unveils AI action plan with commitment of GBP £14 billion
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Keir Starmer's AI Opportunities Action Plan commits GBP £14 billion to transform UK public services, advancing AI adoption while addressing industry concerns.
Humanforce acquires LiveHire in USD $17.2M HR tech deal
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Humanforce has acquired Australian HR tech firm LiveHire for USD $17.2 million, marking its fourth acquisition in two years to enhance workforce solutions.