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New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags
EduTech

New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags

New Zealand rises to third in Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change
Unified Communications

Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change

Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap
Digital Transformation

NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap

A report reveals that most New Zealand government agencies fail to meet Public Records Act requirements amid ongoing challenges and staff cuts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

Elastic & AWS partner to enable secure generative AI apps
Data Protection

Elastic & AWS partner to enable secure generative AI apps

Elastic partners with AWS in a five-year deal to help organisations build secure generative AI applications, targeting highly regulated sectors like finance and public services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
Mobile Device Management

Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion

Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Rimini Street names new COO to drive global growth strategy
Software-as-a-Service

Rimini Street names new COO to drive global growth strategy

Rimini Street appoints Vijay Kumar as COO to spearhead global growth, focusing on operational efficiency and innovative IT solutions without ERP upgrades.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Capgemini expands partnership for secure generative AI with SAP
Digital Transformation

Capgemini expands partnership for secure generative AI with SAP

Capgemini broadens its partnership with Mistral AI and SAP to deliver secure generative AI solutions for regulated sectors like finance and aerospace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

ServiceNow launches secure SPP-SG platform with NYP to boost AI skills
Data Protection

ServiceNow launches secure SPP-SG platform with NYP to boost AI skills

ServiceNow rolls out its secure SPP-SG AI platform in Singapore, partnering with Nanyang Polytechnic to boost AI skills and support public sector innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer
Biometrics

Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer

Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants
Human Capital Management

Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants

Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Ericsson & Supermicro partner to deliver integrated Edge AI
Network Infrastructure

Ericsson & Supermicro partner to deliver integrated Edge AI

Ericsson and Supermicro have teamed up to combine 5G connectivity with Edge AI platforms, aiming to simplify enterprise deployment of integrated solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Lockyer Valley council completes ERP upgrade to boost services
Software-as-a-Service

Lockyer Valley council completes ERP upgrade to boost services

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has upgraded its ERP system to TechnologyOne's platform, enhancing services for 45,000 residents and improving staff efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation
Digital Transformation

TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation

TXP has acquired Newcastle-based Metatech to enhance its IT automation expertise in Gen legacy system modernisation across multiple sectors globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills
Artificial Intelligence

Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills

Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Atturra to acquire DalRae for up to AUD $20 million cash
Digital Transformation

Atturra to acquire DalRae for up to AUD $20 million cash

Atturra to acquire SAP specialist DalRae Solutions for up to AUD $20 million cash, aiming to boost its capabilities in SAP consulting and implementation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future
DevOps

Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Juniper launches local Mist cloud to boost secure AI networking
Firewalls

Juniper launches local Mist cloud to boost secure AI networking

Juniper Networks has launched a local Mist cloud instance in Japan to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven networking and data localisation compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025