Public Sector stories

Astrikos rebrands to enhance enterprise AI solutions
2 days ago
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smart cities
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Astrikos.ai has unveiled its rebranding to enhance its role as a leader in global Enterprise Infra AI solutions, focusing on sustainability and intelligent growth.

Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat
4 days ago
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ai
Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.

Akamai named national ambassador to boost UK SME security
5 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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public sector
Akamai Technologies has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to boost cyber resilience among UK SMEs.

Vertiv partners with Oxigen for Spain's largest data centre
5 days ago
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edutech
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uc
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Vertiv has partnered with Oxigen to create Spain's largest data centre in Sant Cugat del Vallès, spanning 6,000 square metres and optimised for energy efficiency.

The zero-sum game: Balancing data privacy and analytics
5 days ago
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Government agencies face a challenging dilemma as they attempt to harness AI innovation while safeguarding citizens' data privacy amid rising breach concerns in Australia.

Victorian Government strengthens cybersecurity with new deal
5 days ago
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data protection
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supply chain & logistics
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data privacy
The Victorian Government has partnered with Sparx Solutions and ProcessUnity to enhance third-party risk management and bolster cybersecurity across its departments.

Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity
6 days ago
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
The UK government's proposal to ban ransomware payments for public sector bodies raises concerns, as experts stress the need for a proactive, data-centric approach to cybersecurity.

Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Last week
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data protection
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.

Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance
Last week
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edutech
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it training
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outsourcing
A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.

Version 1 partners with HSE for digital healthcare in Ireland
Last week
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public sector
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data sharing
Version 1 has secured a national contract with the Health Service Executive to enhance digitally enabled healthcare services across Ireland.

Logpoint & Netheimur team up to enhance Icelandic security
Last week
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Logpoint has partnered with Icelandic firm Netheimur to bolster cybersecurity in Iceland, introducing its SIEM system for enhanced threat detection across sectors.

Nexer Digital aids firms in European Accessibility Act prep
Last week
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bbc
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public sector
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nhs
Nexer Digital has landed key clients Bupa and Auto Trader to enhance compliance with the forthcoming European Accessibility Act, aiming for inclusive digital experiences.

PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential
This month
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pc market
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public sector
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engineering
According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.

AI Summit in Paris highlights responsible innovation goals
This month
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martech
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cdp
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ai
The AI Summit in Paris brought industry leaders together to discuss ethical AI implementation, highlighting the urgent need for responsible strategies to harness its potential.

Accenture to open new technology hub in Ballarat in 2025
This month
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public sector
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accenture
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digital economy
Accenture plans to open a tech and operations hub in Ballarat by May 2025, aiming to enhance local job opportunities and meet growing demand for technology services.

Granicus unveils advanced data & AI tools for governments
Last month
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
Granicus has unveiled its latest updates, enhancing its solutions suite with advanced AI and data analytics to transform government operations and citizen engagement.

ASL CN1 Cuneo halves costs with Cubbit's DS3 solution
Last month
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storage
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virtualisation
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data privacy
ASL CN1 Cuneo in North Italy has slashed storage costs by 50% and enhanced data security by adopting Cubbit's geo-distributed S3 cloud solution, DS3.

Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud
Last month
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.

Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
Last month
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

OneAdvanced appoints new SVP for Managed IT Services role
Last month
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity
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government
OneAdvanced has appointed Alex Jeffery as Senior Vice President of Managed IT Services, enhancing its strategy for growth in the next three years.