Government stories
Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia
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Publicis Sapient appoints Gavin Seewooruttun as VP, Data and AI Lead in Melbourne, boosting its AI-driven digital transformation focus in Australia.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
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Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector
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UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.
Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE
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Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.
Vantiq partners with Etevers to boost AI in Korean public sector
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digital transformation
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Vantiq partners with Etevers to expand real-time AI systems in South Korea's healthcare and government sectors, boosting digital transformation efforts.
UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns
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A recent survey shows that 85% of UK managers prioritise local data storage due to rising concerns over AI security and privacy amidst widespread AI adoption.
Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores
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Butterfly Data has created an AI tool to assess online content credibility, winning four awards and aiming to combat rising misinformation globally.
Alvin Oh joins V2 Consultancy as AI Modernisation Partner
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digital transformation
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government
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modernisation
Alvin Oh has joined V2 as an AI & Modernisation Partner, bringing over 20 years of tech experience to enhance the firm's data and AI services.
Harrow selects Zellis, enhancing payroll efficiency by 50%
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The London Borough of Harrow has appointed Zellis as its new payroll provider, achieving a 50% reduction in processing times just six months in.
Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy
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The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.
Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts
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it training
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.
Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening
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Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson has inaugurated Slipstream Cyber's new office in Perth's CBD, marking a significant expansion for the cybersecurity firm.
AI agents poised to enhance Canadian government services
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A Salesforce report reveals Canadians waste over 30 hours yearly on government services, highlighting calls for improved efficiency and AI-assisted support.
NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
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The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.
Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
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Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
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breach prevention
Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal
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Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.
UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
DataOne & Northeast Precast partner for AI data centres
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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government
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productivity
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development
DataOne has teamed up with Northeast Precast to accelerate giga-scale AI data centre development in North America, with initial plans for Vineland, New Jersey.
UK firms optimistic on global expansion despite tariffs
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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government
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global expansion
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financial services
A recent survey reveals that 73 per cent of UK firms remain bullish on global expansion, despite trade challenges like rising tariffs from the US.