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Pembrokeshire council launches GBP £4.95m AI rollout

The programme is expected to save up to GBP £6.7 million as the council deploys AI across resident services and back-office work over three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Avanade to acquire Robiquity in UK automation push

The tie-up gives Avanade more clout in Britain's race to turn AI spending into workable automation, as regulators still must approve the deal.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Security Operations Centres

Barrier Networks appoints Jordan Craig as consultant

The hire underscores how cyber security firms are racing to adapt services as AI reshapes both attacks and defences for customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

Customer Relationship Management

Assurity finalist for Tasman council testing project

The nomination highlights how the council cut testing time to 4.5 hours from eight while reducing rollout risk on its CRM overhaul.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Document Management

Netcall & Box launch AI integration for digital services

Organisations could cut manual work and keep sensitive records governed as Jadu taps Box content directly for AI-driven self-service portals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Cloud Security

Beyond mail delivery: Why address data matters for government security

Outdated records can delay tax notices, benefits and emergency alerts, while also increasing fraud and compliance risks across public services.

By Greg Brown • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Large Language Models

Netcompany backs Danish AI supercomputer with DKK 325m

The fresh cash will expand Denmark's Gefion supercomputer capacity for public bodies, researchers and regulated industries as AI demand grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Bookeasy wins WA parks booking deal amid rising demand

Visitors will get a simpler way to book campsites and park passes as Western Australia replaces its ageing system with Bookeasy by mid-2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Cloud Security

Google Cloud launches new security tools for AI agents

The rollout aims to help companies patch AI-driven systems faster, as Google adds identity, perimeter and detection controls across its cloud security stack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

Software Development

Effect acquires Born Digital in New Zealand expansion

Clients will see no immediate change as the combined agency grows to 25 staff and widens its reach across Wellington and Auckland.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today

Privileged Access Management

BeyondTrust names Perfekt Australian partner of the year

The awards underline how security vendors are leaning on channel partners to win and support Australian identity security deals.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

5G & Beyond

Taara eyes US enterprise & federal market after AT&T test

The Texas demo could open the door to wider US enterprise and federal contracts after Taara linked more than 80,000 spectators at a New Jersey final.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Public Sector

Seven years late: Whakatāne Airport annual report finally signed off

A clean audit should unlock payment of $1,768,615 owed to the council, after accounting errors delayed the airport report for seven years.

By Diane McCarthy • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Phishing

Most Australian government bodies lack top email defence

Spoofed emails can still reach inboxes at 43% of core government bodies, leaving citizens and staff exposed to impersonation scams.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Canadian firms race ahead on AI, but readiness lags

Despite strong AI uptake, only 22% of Canadian organisations are ready to manage external risks, highlighting a widening governance gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Smartsheet completes Australian IRAP security assessment

The assessment should make it easier for Australian agencies and regulated firms to buy Smartsheet, after an independent review cleared its controls for sensitive data.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago

DataCentre infrastructure

UAE & Türkiye lead META tech infrastructure growth

Infrastructure spending widened in the UAE and Türkiye in the third quarter, while Saudi Arabia lagged with distribution revenue about 9% lower year on year.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data Analytics

ResetData opens AUD $1 million AI award for Australians

The prize could help an Australian organisation fast-track AI projects, with ResetData offering AUD $1 million in service credits and judging on impact.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago