Public Sector stories
NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.
Unit4 has appointed Simon Paris as its new CEO, succeeding Mike Ettling, who will depart at the end of January. Paris aims to build on the company's SaaS success.
Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.
Australia and New Zealand partners excel at the 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards, with Versent, TechnologyOne, and Local Measure securing top honours.
Westcon-Comstor has secured a deal to be an authorised AWS distributor across Europe, enhancing partner access to cloud solutions and services.
Climb Channel Solutions Ireland has partnered with SolarWinds to enhance IT management solutions, aiming to boost their presence and revenue in Ireland.
OneAdvanced has appointed Alex Jeffery as Senior Vice President of Managed IT Services, enhancing its strategy for growth in the next three years.
Keir Starmer's AI Opportunities Action Plan commits GBP £14 billion to transform UK public services, advancing AI adoption while addressing industry concerns.
The UK government is consulting on a plan to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies, amid rising cyberattacks, particularly in healthcare.
The UK has launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan to bolster public sector integration and economic growth, amidst mixed reactions from industry leaders.
The UK Government has unveiled plans to tackle cybercrime, proposing a ban on ransomware payments for public bodies and a new reporting framework.
House prices are still 17.6% below their post-Covid peak, with weak Auckland and Wellington values weighing on 2025 prospects.
The Australian Computer Society and the Digital Transformation Agency have signed a MoU to enhance digital skills in the public sector, boosting service delivery.
Oracle's Cloud for Australian Government and Defence has secured the highest 'Certified Strategic' level of the Hosting Certification Framework, bolstering security.
As Australia gears up for 2025, trends in quantum technology, AI training, and cybersecurity are set to reshape the nation's business landscape and growth potential.
UK security experts warn of underestimating state-sponsored cyber threats, stressing the need for robust training and information governance frameworks.
Revenite has appointed Jonathon Wetton as its new Chief Technology Officer to boost data innovation and enhance AI capabilities for clients.
Medallia has been named a supplier on the UK's G-Cloud 14 framework, offering cloud solutions to boost experience management for public sector agencies.
Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index highlights that enhancing digital services could save Australia $12 billion and improve access for citizens.