Public Sector stories
GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025
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GovHack’s 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.
Rackspace wins AWS award for cloud collaboration with MontyCloud
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Rackspace has won the AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year award for 2025, praised for enhancing cloud efficiency and security with MontyCloud.
BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI
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BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.
Legacy systems stifle UK AI ambitions as budgets drain on upkeep
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Outdated IT systems hamper AI adoption in UK firms, with 61% citing legacy platforms as a key barrier amid budget and skills constraints.
Karmo gains exclusive spot in Queensland’s Local Buy fleet scheme
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Karmo is now the sole provider in Queensland's Local Buy fleet scheme, offering councils and agencies easy access to flexible vehicle subscription services.
CGI & Freshworks partner to deliver AI service tools in UK
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CGI and Freshworks partner to provide AI-driven service tools targeting UK mid-market and public sectors, focusing initially on education and policing.
Central government puts AI & data analytics at heart of reform
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Central government places AI and data analytics centre stage in digital transformation, with 39% prioritising these techs for future public service reforms.
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.