Australian Government stories - Page 13
Is Big Brother watching? How metadata can affect you
Wed, 4th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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akolade
It's been 5 months since the introduction of Australia's metadata laws came into effect, and the general public's understanding remains vague at best.
Ask the experts: Unwrapping the Forrest Gump budget
Wed, 4th May 2016
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australian government
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rsa security
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has unveiled a surprise Budget with measures designed to drive economic growth and combat tax avoidance.
Aussie Govt makes sought after datasets available for free
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
The Australian Government has made spatial data free through a dedicated website, benefiting various industries.
Cirrus Networks eyes $5b govt ICT spend with Canberra move
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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devops
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data analytics
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apm
IT provider Cirrus Networks is spreading its wings and opening a Canberra office as it seeks to garner an increased share of the $5b govt ICT spend.
The lowdown on Aussie Govt's Cyber Security Strategy
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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founders
Malcom Turnbull recently announced Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy for the future - here are some insights from professionals in the industry.
Aussie Government urges business to take action against cyber threats
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
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cyber criminal
Australian businesses are falling behind in cyber security, leaving them vulnerable to cyber criminals, according to Deloitte.
Blue Coat endorses Aussie Govt cyber security strategy
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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australian government
Blue Coat welcomes Australian Government's cyber security strategy update, says it will make networks more resilient.
Avaya inks Aussie Treasury deal
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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surveillance
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avaya
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cctv
Avaya secures a deal with the Australian Treasury to replace their outdated network with Avaya's SDN Fx architecture, enhancing efficiency and reliability.
AU Government launches new Agenda to foster innovation
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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australian government
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translation
The Australian Government has announced its intent to help support and develop local businesses with The National Innovation and Science Agenda.
Digital marketplace opens up access to government ICT spend
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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personal computing devices
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collaboration
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jobs
Government tees up digital marketplace to enable more ICT suppliers to nab some of the $5b annual government ICT spend and a cyber security centre.
HP, NEC join whole of govt ICT panel
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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digital signage
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datacentre infrastructure
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displays & projectors
Ten more companies, including HP and NEC, have been added to the whole-of-Australian-Government ICT hardware and associated services panel.
Aussie Govt looks to make video content more accessible
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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digital entertainment
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video
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captions
Viocorp, the cloud based video platform provider based in Australia, is working with the government to make web content more accessible.
First tranche of federal government hardware suppliers named
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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australian government
New whole-of-government hardware panel includes Mac1, OPC IT and Samsung in first tranche of preferred tenderers, more to follow.
Australia finally has a PM who 'gets IT'
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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ovum
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australian government
Change of prime minister in Australia sparks speculation on the impact for the IT industry. Malcolm Turnbull's tech background is seen as positive.
Aussie government's digital transformation deadline looms
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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digital transformation
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australian government
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dds
Adoption of the government's new Digital Service Standard amounts to a major IT transformation that should be planned for, not rushed.
Aussie Government gears up for nbn satellite launch
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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uc
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spacetech
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telco
The nbn long term satellite service will be a 'game changer' for those living and working in regional and remote areas.
Kaspersky inks deal to protect Prime Minister and Cabinet
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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australian government
Kaspersky Labs win Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet deal with Hemisphere Technologies a key play in delivering the solution.
Digital tax, multinational tax crackdown closer
Thu, 21st May 2015
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movies
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australian government
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digital economy
Taxes on services purchased online from offshore sellers look to have moved a step closer, with Budget 2015 confirming it is a key focus area.
Australian government adds Envisian to cloud services panel
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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firewalls
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migration
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it automation
The Australian government's Department of Finance has added a further nine suppliers to their Cloud Services Panel with Envisian among the winners.
NZ dollar drifts lower has slide in crude oil saps risk appetite
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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wall street
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bnz
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new zealand dollar
The New Zealand dollar fell as the continued decline in crude oil prices stoked concern that global economic growth may be faltering, weighing on e.