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Is the public sector keeping up with digitisation?

The public sector's current reliance on legacy systems inhibits simple creative ideas and website changes on the fly.

By Marcus Paterson • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023

Ransomware

Illumio joins the AWS public sector partner program

The move builds upon Illumio's existing engagement with AWS and will reduce risk, build resilience, and stop the spread of ransomware and other breaches.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

Application Security

Public sector IT teams must adopt a new approach to app security

Technologists are struggling to manage soaring volumes of emerging cyber threats across an increasingly dynamic and fragmented IT environment.

By Simon Pearce • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023

Unified Communications

Armis appoints ex-Forescout exec Brian Gumbel as President

Armis, a cybersecurity company, has appointed Brian Gumbel as its president to enhance its go-to-market strategies and prepare for future IPO.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023

Risk & Compliance

SAS has appointed a new Advisor for Northern Europe

Mark Thundercliffe has been appointed as an Advisor for Northern Europe at SAS, bringing 35 years of corporate, retail and business banking experience.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Cybersecurity

D3 Security adds new Chief Revenue Officer for global growth

D3 Security hires Michael Lyons as CRO to lead sales efforts in expanding global footprint in security services, public sector and enterprise markets.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Veeam appoints Larissa Crandall as VP of Channel & Alliances

Veeam appoints Larissa Crandall as VP of Global Channel and Alliances to lead investments in partner and alliance ecosystem for data protection.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022

Digital Transformation

Kissflow appoints Aali Qureshi as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas

Kissflow hires Aali Qureshi as Senior VP of Sales for the Americas, expanding their low-code/no-code offering in financial services, healthcare, and more.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

DevOps

CyberCX appoints Phil Mason as CEO for UK operations

CyberCX, Australia's largest cyber security services firm, has appointed Phil Mason as the new CEO of its UK business as part of its expansion plan.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023

Unified Communications

Google Cloud appoints Patrick Wee as Country Manager for Malaysia

Patrick Wee has been appointed as the Country Manager of Google Cloud in Malaysia to help local businesses digitally transform with cutting-edge tech.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023

Risk & Compliance

Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights

Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023

Disaster Recovery

New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit — can the private sector bridge the gap?

Cyclone Gabrielle has deepened New Zealand's infrastructure shortfall, as officials say public funding alone cannot cover a NZD $210 billion gap.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2023

Mobile Device Management

Hundreds of devices declared missing by government departments

The findings of 14 Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to the UK's government departments has been released.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023

Auckland Council

Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation

Auckland ratepayers are facing renewed scrutiny of amalgamation as critics say bigger councils bring higher costs, weaker oversight and less local control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023

Public Sector

LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms

Councils could face heavier compliance costs and less say over local water services if the current reform model goes ahead, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

Public Sector

Reforms do not guarantee a better system

Councils could lose influence over local planning as new regional committees shift decisions further from communities and raise funding concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Customer service

Frisk appoints Cathy Daniels as Head of Delivery

Adelaide-based data intelligence firm Frisk appoints Cathy Daniels as Head of Delivery, aiming to drive strategic outcomes and exceptional customer service.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023

Risk & Compliance

Getting PPPs right: why infrastructure projects fail

Cash-strapped governments risk stalling vital roads unless PPP contracts assign construction and inflation shocks to the parties best placed to bear them.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Jan 2023