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NSW cyber agency has ‘no plan’ and ‘no authority’

The New South Wales government’s cyber agency is yet to verify other agencies’ security claims and has “no plan” to realise its maturity uplift target, despite a massive funding...

NSW govt extends $110m Salesforce deal

The New South Wales government has prolonged the life of its cloud software deal with Salesforce ahead of the state election, providing agencies with access to the arrangement for...

What’s wrong about the startup ‘valley of death’

It’s a myth that tech startups will face just one ‘valley of death’ over the course of their lives. For decades the tech startup valley of death has been broadly...

Quantum strategy the ‘clarion call’ Australia needs

Australia’s forthcoming national quantum strategy is the “clarion call” the nascent sector needs to mature and will pave the way for more capital and new players, according to two...

Coalition will oppose govt’s $15bn industry fund

The Coalition will oppose Labor’s flagship industry policy when legislation is debated later this week, claiming the $15 billion fund is economically irresponsible and lacks governance. Shadow Cabinet discussed...

IMCRC signs off with $4.2 billion legacy

The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre has closed up shop, leaving behind an estimated $4.2 billion in new revenue growth by 2030. Backed by $40 million in government funding...

Cyber spy agency looks to industry for REDSPICE rollout

The Australian Signals Directorate is outsourcing key elements of its landmark national security uplift program, going to market this week for industry partners to help the cyber spy agency...

Technology is key to the future-proofed office

Australia’s commercial office sector has undergone a significant shift since the start of the pandemic. Although life has returned mostly back to normal on the surface, the lingering effects...

Gig Guide: ANU chief to step down in December

The Australian National University’s vice-chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt has announced he will step down at the end of December, after eight years in the role. The announcement comes just...

‘Clunky’ My Health Record set for overhaul

My Health Record looks set to be overhauled, with an expert taskforce finding not enough health information is being shared between patients, practitioners and services, despite nearly $900 million...