Public Sector stories - Page 2
Legacy IT & budget woes hinder UK’s AI modernisation drive
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Legacy IT systems and budget constraints block AI adoption in 61% of UK organisations, stalling modernisation efforts across public and private sectors.
Infotrust debuts on ASX, unifying cyber & IT services focus
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Infotrust, formerly Spirit Technology Solutions, begins trading on ASX, uniting cyber security and IT services with over 250 experts across Australia.
AWS celebrates top ANZ partners for cloud & AI innovation
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AWS has honoured top Australia and New Zealand partners like HCLTech and TechnologyOne for excellence in cloud and AI innovation at its 2025 Partner Awards.
SAP opens Canberra Centre of Excellence to boost public sector AI
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SAP opens a Centre of Excellence in Canberra to aid Australian public sector AI adoption, hiring 20 specialists by mid-2026 to boost digital transformation.
Datadog & AWS expand partnership to boost cloud observability
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Datadog expands partnership with AWS to enhance cloud observability and security, boosting AI and multi-cloud management for enterprises globally.
Australia's cloud security & AI strategies to shift by 2026
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By 2026, Australian organisations will prioritise digital sovereignty and distributed AI, reshaping cloud strategies to boost security and resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.
Cohesity partners with AWS for European sovereign cloud launch
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Cohesity joins AWS as a launch partner for the European Sovereign Cloud, enhancing data security and cyber resilience for compliant regional data management.
Wasabi unveils hidden backup feature to thwart cyber attacks
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Wasabi Technologies launches Covert Copy, a free hidden backup feature shielding data from cyberattacks for healthcare, finance and public sectors.
AI adoption could boost NZ productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038
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AI could boost New Zealand's productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038, doubling current rates through improved skills, infrastructure, and public sector digitisation.
Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava to lead global AI practice
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Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava as head of its global Data Analytics and AI practice, boosting leadership and diversity ambitions in technology.
Fragmented procurement hampers value delivery in the ANZ public sector
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Research reveals fragmented procurement, skill gaps, and low tech investment hinder value delivery in Australia and New Zealand's public sector contracting.
Bangladesh LGED adopts Zimbra to boost security & data control
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Bangladesh’s LGED has adopted Zimbra’s open-source email platform to enhance data security and control for over 13,000 staff nationwide, ahead of new data laws.
Jane Livesey starts as Microsoft ANZ President to drive AI growth
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Jane Livesey is appointed President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, returning to tech to lead amid a pivotal AI-driven transformation.
UK Budget drives caution as digital pressures intensify
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The UK Budget’s frozen income tax thresholds and push for AI in public services are driving cautious consumer spending and a rapid digital shift in retail and government.
Government IT spending rises as AI becomes top budget priority
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Over half of government CIOs expect IT budgets to rise in 2026, prioritising AI, cybersecurity and cloud tech despite fiscal constraints, says Gartner research.
Australian digital services stall despite advances & AI push
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Australian government digital services hold second place globally but show little performance gain despite AI advances and ongoing investment challenges.
OVHcloud opens Berlin region with three zones for EU resilience
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OVHcloud has launched a new three-zone cloud region in Berlin to boost digital sovereignty and resilience for organisations across Europe.
Birmingham's ERP failure costs city GBP £100 million over budget
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Birmingham City Council's £123 million ERP failure triggered bankruptcy, revealing how better process management software might have averted this costly disaster.
Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities
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UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.
Waracle acquires HackSoft to boost workforce and digital expertise
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UK digital consultancy Waracle expands into Europe with the acquisition of Sofia-based HackSoft, boosting its workforce to 265 and enhancing tech expertise.