Author: Joseph Brookes

Govt strategy underestimates Australia’s cyber challenge

Posted on   |  by Jason Murrell
Facing rapidly escalating cyber threats, Australia’s cybersecurity landscape demands a decisive and strong response. The Australian Government’s 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy, while a big step forward, grossly underestimates the...

Latest IBM licences push whole of govt deal toward $1bn

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
IBM’s whole of government agreement is approaching $1 billion less than a year after it was announced, with the Tax Office tacking on another $29 million for licences and...

AI, cyber and accessibility to shape new NSW digital strategy

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The New South Wales Digital Government minister on Wednesday said artificial intelligence, cyber, digital credentials and inclusion would be the core themes of a new digital strategy being prepared...

Australia shifts the goal posts in new cyber strategy

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The federal government has adjusted its cyber aspirations from being the world’s best to being among the leaders, a recognition that several factors will be beyond Australia’s control in...

NSW digital fund narrows focus for last $100m

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The remaining $100 million in the NSW Digital Restart Fund will go to solutions specifically for housing supply, frontline service delivery, energy and the environment, accessibility and cyber, under...

NSW govt shuts down media access to digital ‘showcase’

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The state government is shutting down media access to its annual tech event, barring journalists from reporting on senior officials’ presentations about how technology is being deployed at some...