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Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report

Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

DevOps

Sarah Martin joins Avec as General Manager, ACT

Leading IT project delivery company, Avec, appoints seasoned tech executive, Sarah Martin, as General Manager, ACT, enhancing its growth prospects in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Financial Systems

2024 cybersecurity shifts to be driven by AI & APIs

Karl Mattson from Noname Security, predicts geopolitical conflict, AI disruption, and API regulation will shape a seismic 2024 cybersecurity landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Physical Security

Former US Cyber Director Chris Inglis joins Claroty's advisory board

Former U.S. National Cyber Director, Chris Inglis, joins Claroty's board, bringing big-hitter experience in cybersecurity to aid in the firm's mission of safeguarding the world's critical infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Infor named Leader in 2023-2024 IDC MarketScape for ERP cloud services

Infor, a global industry cloud firm, has been designated a Leader in IDC MarketScape's 2023-24 Enterprise ERP Vendor Assessment, underlining its commanding presence in cloud innovation and industry expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

LINX expands Azure Peering partnership with Microsoft in US

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has expanded its US partnership with Microsoft, launching Azure Peering Service at LINX NoVA for enhanced public Microsoft cloud services connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

EduTech

Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched

OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Public Cloud

NCS & Google Cloud unite for AI transformation in APAC

NCS and Google Cloud form strategic partnership to boost AI-led transformation across APAC's public and private sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

Generative AI

SAS outlines predictions for AI's role across sectors

SAS details twelve predictions for AI's impact across various sectors, including finance and healthcare, by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

eCommerce

Australian tech sector struggles with balancing data security & personalisation

Australian tech sector grapples with balancing consumers' data privacy concerns and demands for personalised service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Hyperscale

CrowdStrike receives multiple honours at 2023 AWS Partner Awards

CrowdStrike scoops three prestigious awards at the 2023 AWS Partner Awards, affirming its status as cybersecurity leader.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

Digital Transformation

Kingsfield marks record year with major framework wins & awards

Kingsfield tech firm celebrates a record 2023, with three significant framework wins worth over £13bn, six workforce additions, and a triplet of prestigious awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Network Infrastructure

Kinetic IT secures major government contract for digital transformation

Australia's Kinetic IT lands a $23 million three-year contract with the Federal Department of Infrastructure, set to support nationwide digital transformation with new tech services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Smart Home

Scrumconnect Consulting unveils new Newcastle office

Scrumconnect Consulting unveils a new office in Newcastle's Portland House, furthering its commitment to government transformations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Health Technologies

Claudine Beltrami heads Verizon's Federal Government business

Amidst confusion in Australian agencies post-discontinuation of the cyber hubs program, Verizon Business Australia appoints IT veteran, Claudine Beltrami, to lead Federal Government business, creating a more secure digital future.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Digital transformation boosts public sector accessibility in Australia

Australian public sector's landscape revolutionised by digital transformation initiatives, according to a recent survey by Appian, despite challenges in data accessibility and workload reduction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Data Analytics

Snowflake appoints Vijayant Rai as Managing Director for India

Snowflake appoints seasoned tech leader Vijayant Rai as new Managing Director for India, tasking him with business expansion and the promotion of the company's Data Cloud across diverse industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

EduTech

China's computer market to recover 4% by 2024 says Canalys

After an 18% decline in 2023, Canalys predicts Mainland China's PC market will recover with a 4% rise by 2024, backed by IT investments from corporates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024