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Vulnerabilities on the rise - public sector at risk
Digital Transformation

Vulnerabilities on the rise - public sector at risk

New Invicti Research has found that vulnerabilities are rising, and that government and education sectors are particularly at risk.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
MTX Group expands presence and tech skills training in ANZ
Cloud Services

MTX Group expands presence and tech skills training in ANZ

Global technology consulting firm MTX Group has announced its expansion across Australia and into New Zealand as it invests in the Asia Pacific region.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
EY appoints Michelle Price as Partner
Data Privacy

EY appoints Michelle Price as Partner

Michelle Price joins EY as Partner in Oceania's cybersecurity and trusted technology practice, to lead the Government and Public Sector team.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Gartner's top 10 government technology trends for 2022
Digital Transformation

Gartner's top 10 government technology trends for 2022

Gartner has identified the top 10 government tech trends for 2022, advising leaders on digital transformation and mitigating disruption risks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
Alcatel-Lucent teams up with Uplinx for new opportunities in public sector
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent teams up with Uplinx for new opportunities in public sector

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Uplinx Advanced Services to target new opportunities in the public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand
Public Sector

Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand

Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Atturra partners with Infor to deliver digital transformation initiatives for the ANZ public sector
Digital Transformation

Atturra partners with Infor to deliver digital transformation initiatives for the ANZ public sector

Atturra has partnered with Infor to deliver digital transformation initiatives for public sector organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
The British Council falls victim to two successful ransomware attacks
Malware

The British Council falls victim to two successful ransomware attacks

The British Council has admitted to falling victim to two successful ransomware attacks, resulting in 12 days of downtime over five years.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

New Zealand roading project wins top engineering prize
Auckland University

New Zealand roading project wins top engineering prize

The award underlines how the state highway network’s maintenance spending will be steered, as Waka Kotahi seeks reliable roads over the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
A roadmap to better infrastructure
Supply Chain

A roadmap to better infrastructure

Local and central government backing will decide whether New Zealand's 30-year infrastructure strategy turns recommendations into real projects.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
Country still divided on three waters reforms
Public Sector

Country still divided on three waters reforms

Councils and opponents remain split as the Government's water overhaul promises public ownership but keeps co-governance in place.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2022
How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges
Ministry of Social Development

How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges

New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
Somar Digital's AWS partner status marks major achievement
Digital Transformation

Somar Digital's AWS partner status marks major achievement

Somar Digital has announced it has become an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Select Consulting Partner and AWS Public Sector Partner.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
NCS acquires Australia's The Dialog Group for $325M
Health Technologies

NCS acquires Australia's The Dialog Group for $325M

NCS acquires Australia's Dialog Group for A$325m, aiming to enhance support for public sector and enterprise clients in their digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Wellington wins global prize for innovation
Smart Cities

Wellington wins global prize for innovation

The capital will use a US$1 million grant to expand its Digital Twin, helping planners test climate adaptation options over three years.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Construction procurement guidelines published
Sustainability

Construction procurement guidelines published

Government buyers and contractors gain new procurement guidance aimed at boosting jobs, cutting waste and lifting long-term public value.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Jan 2022
Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?
Supply Chain

Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?

Contract wording will decide whether builders absorb Covid-19 shutdown and isolation costs, with no automatic time extension if it is silent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Jan 2022
Beacons Award winner sees beyond the dollars
Digital Transformation

Beacons Award winner sees beyond the dollars

The council says wider benefits for ratepayers followed once it stopped choosing projects on the lowest price and focused on long-term value.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021