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OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use
Data governance

OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use

OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to form largest global MSSP
DevOps

LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to form largest global MSSP

LevelBlue's acquisition of Trustwave creates the world's largest pure-play managed security services provider, enhancing global cyber defence capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025
Firewalls

Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025

Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

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Steve Glynn joins elevenM to expand digital risk advisory
Data governance

Steve Glynn joins elevenM to expand digital risk advisory

Steve Glynn joins Australian consultancy elevenM as director to boost its digital risk advisory services amid growing cyber threat demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Secureframe & Coalfire launch platform to speed CMMC process
Supply Chain

Secureframe & Coalfire launch platform to speed CMMC process

Secureframe and Coalfire have launched CMMC.com, a free platform offering tools to streamline Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 for defence contractors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Atturra to acquire DalRae for up to AUD $20 million cash
Digital Transformation

Atturra to acquire DalRae for up to AUD $20 million cash

Atturra to acquire SAP specialist DalRae Solutions for up to AUD $20 million cash, aiming to boost its capabilities in SAP consulting and implementation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress

Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears
Phishing

Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears

Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Wasabi reaches FedRAMP Ready for cloud storage, targets US agencies
Storage

Wasabi reaches FedRAMP Ready for cloud storage, targets US agencies

Wasabi Technologies' GovCloud has achieved FedRAMP Ready status, bringing secure, cost-effective cloud storage closer to US federal agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Data Squared urges US to adopt AI with high accuracy focus
Artificial Intelligence

Data Squared urges US to adopt AI with high accuracy focus

Data Squared has proposed key recommendations to the federal government, advocating for hallucination-resistant AI and improved procurement processes to enhance AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Petra Andrén named first CEO of Quantum Australia
Cybersecurity

Petra Andrén named first CEO of Quantum Australia

Quantum Australia has appointed Petra Andrén as its inaugural CEO, aiming to bolster the nation's role in the rapidly evolving quantum technology sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Kiteworks achieves FedRAMP High Ready status for Gov Cloud
Encryption

Kiteworks achieves FedRAMP High Ready status for Gov Cloud

Kiteworks has achieved FedRAMP High Ready Status for its Secure Gov Cloud, reinforcing its dedication to meet government agencies' stringent security requirements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud
Data Analytics

Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud

Databricks has secured FedRAMP High authorisation for its Data Intelligence Platform on AWS GovCloud, enhancing data management capabilities for US federal agencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Australian regulator chooses TechnologyOne's ERP solution
Digital Transformation

Australian regulator chooses TechnologyOne's ERP solution

The Australian Energy Regulator has selected TechnologyOne's SaaS+ solution, marking a first for federal agencies under the new DTA ERP panel.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Atturra forecasts record earnings growth amid acquisitions
Partner Programmes

Atturra forecasts record earnings growth amid acquisitions

Atturra forecasts impressive first-half earnings for fiscal 2025, with estimated revenue of AUD $140-142 million, reflecting a 26-28% increase from last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Macquarie Government expands partnership with Netskope
Firewalls

Macquarie Government expands partnership with Netskope

Macquarie Government has expanded its partnership with Netskope, enhancing network security for a major Federal Government department in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms
Ransomware

Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms

New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Exclusive: Konica Minolta Australia's Sales Chief highlights innovation and growth
Printing

Exclusive: Konica Minolta Australia's Sales Chief highlights innovation and growth

Dean Hosking, Sales Chief at Konica Minolta Australia, reflects on innovation and growth amid market challenges, aiming for a productive 2024.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024