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Decentralisation central – Melbourne launches first Web 3.0 tech hub

Efforts to remake web services in a decentralised, persistent and uncensorable manner are likely the most important work happening in tech today.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

Mobility

Canberra security firm Penten scores $1.3m contract with Australian Army

Canberra cybersecurity firm, Penten, has been awarded a $1.3m contract to enhance the Australian Army's wireless device security.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Government Communications Security Bureau

NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack

The New Zealand and Australian Governments have condemned Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack that caused global damage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018

Cloud Services

Asking the right questions: The Australian Government's digital storage plan

If Australia wants to continue to be agile across government technology, cloud technology is a must-have, and the transition needs to happen now.

By Michael Chetner • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Customer Relationship Management

Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract

Datacom has secured a three-year contract with the Australian Department of Home Affairs to provide client inquiry services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018

Hyperscale

Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector

Recently at AWS's re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017

Partner Programmes

MuleSoft's integration platform approved and endorsed by Aus Govt

By taking an API-led approach, government agencies are able to put data at the centre of their missions and innovate rapidly, without losing security.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017

Hyperscale

Macquarie Telecom marks data center expansion plans with new appointment

Macquarie Telecom has promoted David Hirst to a new position focused on its data center expansion plan. Hirst joined the company nine years ago.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017

Software Development

Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience

Six homegrown cybersecurity startups are gearing up to head for San Francisco as part of the Turnbull Government's Landing Pad Program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks pledges support to Aus Govt's Cyber Engagement Strategy

The strategy aims to promote economic growth and prosperity through digital trade while maintaining a secure and free cyberspace for all stakeholders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Malware

ESET: Cybersecurity is everyone's fight against dangerous criminals

Next week marks the start of the Australian Government's Stay Smart Online week, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian Government stories

Digital Transformation

Australia's Digital ID framework is now one step closer to reality

Australia's Trusted Digital Identity Framework moves closer to reality as DTA consults with experts to develop accreditation standards.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018

Cloud Security

ASD grants Dimension Data the power to host 'protected' government information

Dimension Data Australia will now be able to provide cloud security services to the Australian Government for protected data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018

Internet of Things

Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation

Wattcost urges NSW Premier Berejiklian to bolster support for Australia's innovation sector during a tour of their new Sydney startup facility.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Breach Prevention

Breach prevention better than cure for NDB regulations, says Aleron

As the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act comes into effect, Aleron stresses prevention over cure to avoid hefty fines and loss of trust.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Marketing Technologies

The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens

The majority of government websites are underperforming, with the best site scoring 4.6 out of 10 - a failing grade.

By Liz Mclean • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

Cisco

Cisco to develop training programs for Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre

With a $3m investment, Cisco will help to develop solutions to current and emerging skill shortages in cyber technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017

EduTech

Optus Business dedicates $3.5m to Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre

Optus Business has announced that it will invest $3.5 million into Australia's Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017

EduTech

ANU establishes Australia's first 'Cyber Institute'

The Australian National University has established the country's first interdisciplinary Cyber Institute, announced during a visit to Israel last week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017

Health Technologies

Dept of Human Services crowned winner of Government's Cyber War Games

The Government Cyber War Games included five teams, two of which were made up of representatives from multiple departments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017